Ingredients
3/4
cup chopped seeded unpeeled cucumber
1/4
cup coarsely chopped red onion
1
tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1
(15.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/4
cup purchased creamy Italian salad dressing
2
medium tomatoes
Fresh basil sprigs, if desired
Preparation
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except tomatoes and basil sprigs; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
To make tomato flowers, carefully cut out and discard stem end of each tomato. To form petals, make 6 cuts from top center of each tomato to within 1 inch of bottom, being careful not to cut through bottom. Spread tomato petals slightly.
To serve, spoon half of bean mixture into each tomato. Garnish with basil sprigs.
