Cherry tomatoes with tuna sauce and mayonnaise, are fresh, require no cooking, and can be prepared quickly. To prepare the tomatoes with tuna sauce, I used pachino tomatoes, but you can alternatively use cherry, datterino, or any other small-sized tomatoes you prefer. The stuffed tomatoes with mayonnaise and tuna are delightful and perfect as an appetizer, to accompany a drink, and are also ideal for a buffet. If you’re looking for a similar recipe but with a tuna sauce without mayonnaise, I recommend trying the COLD TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES with a tuna sauce made with ricotta. I advise preparing the tomatoes with tuna sauce at least 6 hours in advance so they have time to chill in the fridge, and the tuna sauce becomes even more compact and flavorful. Now let’s see how to make cherry tomatoes with tuna sauce, and if you try them, let me know. Barbara
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 6 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to prepare the cherry tomatoes with tuna sauce
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes
- 3 oz tuna in oil
- 1.75 oz Taggiasca olives
- 0.35 oz capers (plus extra for decoration)
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
How to prepare cherry tomatoes with tuna sauce
Let’s start preparing Cherry Tomatoes with Tuna Sauce, wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half,
scoop them out to remove the seeds and create a cavity to fill with the tuna sauce, gradually arrange them on the serving plate or a tray.
Pour the drained tuna into a blender,
add the capers,
the Taggiasca olives
and two tablespoons of mayonnaise
blend intermittently until you get a homogeneous sauce but still with a rough appearance.
Fill the tomatoes using a teaspoon or a piping bag if you prefer,
if you like, you can add a caper or an olive, depending on your preference
Place the Cherry Tomatoes with Tuna Sauce in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving.
How to store cherry tomatoes with tuna sauce
You can store them in the fridge for 2 days, in a container with a lid or on a plate covered with plastic wrap

