Tomato Salad with Crab Sticks 🍅 French-Inspired and Flavorful

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Prepare the Tomatoes: Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Cut off the tops to create small “lids” you can place back on later. 2/

Scoop Out the Pulp: Using a teaspoon, carefully remove the pulp from the inside of the tomatoes—avoid piercing the bottom. Chop the pulp into small pieces and place in a colander to drain excess moisture.

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Chop the Fillings: Finely chop the crab sticks and cucumber.

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Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the drained tomato pulp, chopped crab sticks, and cucumber. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Fill the hollowed-out tomatoes with the mixture, cover with the tomato lids, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Prepare the Salad Base: Wash the green salad leaves and drain well.

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Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, dried oregano (or your preferred dried herb), and grated garlic. Mix well.

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Assemble and Serve: Place the green salad on a serving plate. Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on top. Remove the lids, drizzle with dressing, and serve chilled. [caption id="attachment_3700" align="aligncenter" width="833"]

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⭐️ Go Easy on the Garlic: Adjust the amount of garlic in the dressing to suit your taste—too much can overpower the other flavors.🧄

⭐️ Get Creative with the Filling: Feel free to mix in your favorite ingredients! Avocado, canned tuna, or shrimp all work wonderfully inside the tomato.🥑🍤

⭐️ A Tomato You Can Eat Whole: This salad is both elegant and healthy—enjoy the whole tomato, inside and out, for a satisfying and colorful appetizer.✨

⭐️ Serve It Chilled for the Best Flavor: This dish tastes even better after chilling for at least 30 minutes. The flavors blend beautifully, and the tomato stays firm and refreshing.🩵

⭐️ Perfect for Parties or Bento Boxes: These stuffed tomatoes look elegant on a plate and hold their shape well, making them ideal for summer gatherings.😊