Tomatoes Stuffed with Cheese and Cucumbers
Description
It works both for holidays and for everyday meals. I saw this original and delicious appetizer at my friend's festive table. The appetizer was very tasty and appetizing — honestly, everyone was delighted and snatched up these tomatoes in no time. Of course, everyone asked for the recipe. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all necessary ingredients. Choose small tomatoes of roughly uniform size. Ideally, they should be firm and springy.
- 2
Step 2
Cut the cucumber into small cubes. Note: if the cucumber skin is bitter, peel it.
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Step 3
Mix the cucumber with mayonnaise and cream cheese. If desired, you can also add finely chopped herbs (parsley or dill) and a pinch of dried oregano. Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
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Step 4
Wash the tomatoes and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut off the tops and carefully scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon.
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Step 5
Fill the tomatoes with the cucumber-and-cheese filling and garnish with herbs. Serve the tomatoes stuffed with cucumbers and cheese as an appetizer for a festive table. Enjoy!