These tulip tomatoes are a healthy side dish perfect for any spring or summer occasion. Truly wow your guests at this work of art that you have created in just under 30 minutes. They will think that you spent hours in the kitchen. They are so pretty to look at, you almost don’t want to eat them.
The tulip tomatoes are made with mostly fresh ingredients like cucumber, tomatoes, and chives making them light and delicious. You might not be able to eat just one.
Make them or an appetizer for your next party, believe me, they will be a hit!
Tulip Tomatoes Stuffed With A Cucumber Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients:
- 15 Large Cherry Tomatoes
- 16 stalks of chives
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cucumber
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
1. With the stem side down, cut across in the top of each cherry tomato (about ¾ down the tomato).
2. Using a spoon (grapefruit spoon works very well here) gently scrape out the tomato seeds.
3. Take a grilling skewer or toothpick and make a hole where the stem currently is. You may need to twist the skewer
in a circle a few times to make room for the chive to fit through.
4. Finely chop or grate the cucumber.
5. Mix cream cheese, cucumber, and basil in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into each tomato tulip (adjust depending on the size of your tomatoes).
7. Insert a chive into the hole at the bottom of each tomato.
8. Use a damp paper towel to clean any excess cream cheese filling from outside of tomatoes.
9. Prepare the tulip tomato bouquet on a large plate or platter. Use the extra chive stalk to wrap around the tulip stems to
complete the bouquet.
10. ENJOY!
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Jeanette says
04/14/2015 at 12:36 pmOh my gosh those are ADORABLE! How creative. I would have never thought of putting that together! This would be a fun way to get the kiddos to eat healthy too!
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Terri Ramsey Beavers says
04/14/2015 at 8:26 pmI have got to try these for Mother’s Day meal planning. I will also make some ahead of time to see if I need practice, lol. Thanks so much for sharing, these are too cute.
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Blogger says
04/14/2015 at 9:55 pmVery cute. I love this idea for a get together or brunch. Thank you for sharing.
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Coralie says
04/15/2015 at 3:45 amThis is a really fun idea! I love that you made them look like flowers as well. My kids would go crazy over this. I will have to have them help me make some this weekend.
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Cathy says
04/18/2015 at 8:45 pmThis has got to be one of the cutest ideas I have seen for a get together. Love it. Thank you so much for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Dogsized says
04/19/2015 at 9:40 amGorgeous and so creative! I’m definitely going to have to try these out at my next party!
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Lara says
04/20/2015 at 7:04 pmWow! So cool!
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TwoPlusCute says
04/20/2015 at 9:10 pmOh my, oh my, oh my! Bookmarked and subscribing and I am SO doing this!
Thank you 😀
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Joy @ Joy Love Food says
04/21/2015 at 8:46 amI love these, they are so pretty!
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Love says
04/21/2015 at 11:12 amThis looks so creative and pretty! Pinning it for next family gathering!
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Stephanie says
04/21/2015 at 7:26 pmThese are adorable, and not near as complicated as other “flower” vegetable arrays I’ve seen. Pinned!
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CD Loken says
04/21/2015 at 8:55 pmLOVE!!! So creative-and SO cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! I’m definitely pinning this to our favorites board!!!!
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Ashley says
04/21/2015 at 11:26 pmHi there! Visiting from Wow Me Wednesday. This is so neat and clever! Thanks so much for sharing your idea!
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Susan - ofeverymoment says
04/22/2015 at 12:29 amThese are so pretty! I can’t wait to have an occasion to try them. Glad I found them at the Wonderful Wednesday hop!
Megin says
04/24/2015 at 10:15 amBeautiful! What a great idea to bring to a summer BBQ.
Thank you so much for sharing this at the Brag About It Link Party on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
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vidya sudarsan says
04/24/2015 at 2:39 pmThese tulips are so pretty! I was just linking my collection of food art and saw yours at domestic superhero.. had to come here to see how you did this 🙂
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Cathy says
04/24/2015 at 9:18 pmMy favorite idea of the day! Love love this! Saying hello from best recipes link party!
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Brandi Clevinger says
04/25/2015 at 6:24 pmSo cute yet delicious, too! But that pineapple dip looks so yummy, too! I’m headed over there to see what it’s all about.
Thanks for sharing your recipe at Inspire Me Mondays!
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Suzan says
04/25/2015 at 7:24 pmWhat a beautiful idea ! Wouldn’t these be spectacular for a summer garden baby shower? Of which I’m having one this summer !
Pinning – thanks so much for sharing !
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Megin says
05/15/2015 at 11:24 amThank you for sharing your post recently at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m hosting a Series in June “30 Days of Summer” and I ‘d love to feature you!
To participate, please email me your post (with an introduction and link back to your site) at vmg206 at gmail. I hope you join us!
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Jenn says
05/17/2015 at 9:05 pmThanks! Sending an email now 🙂
Emily @ The Benson Street says
05/16/2016 at 12:42 amThese look so pretty and REAL!!! Love this idea. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party!!
Katie Smith says
05/17/2016 at 12:58 pmWhat a great idea! I am definitely making these for the next potluck I go to!
Jaclyn says
05/18/2016 at 6:38 pmThese are the cutest things I’ve ever seen! Wish I would’ve seen them sooner because I can think of 5 previous parties that these should’ve attended. Pinning it for later!
Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane says
05/18/2016 at 9:45 pmOMGosh these are soooo cute! Love this idea. Definitely a must make! Thank you so much for sharing at SYS and have a great week!
XO Barbara
Gloria says
05/21/2016 at 7:51 amIf you cut a bamboo skewer to whatever length you need and stick it into the chive or green onion stem, then into the tomato, you can make a flower that will stand in a vase for your tablescape. I love the filling you used in the tomatoes.
Jenn says
05/23/2016 at 9:13 amLove that idea!!
Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait says
05/21/2016 at 7:12 pmI can’t believe how much these look like tulips! Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays! I hope you will join us again next week.
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Chrysa says
05/22/2016 at 11:05 amThese are absolutely adorable!!
Cynthia Rusincovitch says
05/22/2016 at 7:28 pmThese are adorable and very creative! I wish I had this much creativity! Very unique. Thanks for linking up with delicious dishes recipe party!
Jennifer says
03/20/2017 at 11:19 amThese look like a lot of fun to make and eat! I am saving this for future snacking and parties! Visiting you today from Busy Monday link up
Marie|The Interior Frugalista says
03/20/2017 at 4:13 pmLove this idea – so cute! Pinned to share but I just have to have these on my Easter dinner table this year. Thanks for a great idea 🙂
Catherine says
03/21/2017 at 11:43 amThis is so clever! I thought they were real flowers at first glance. Perfect for a Spring party!
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Allison | Upright and Caffeinated says
03/21/2017 at 12:39 pmShut the front door!! These are absolutely beautiful! Talk about wowing your guests- the presentation is stunning!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
03/21/2017 at 9:22 pmVery clever and creative!! I need a recipe like this for an upcoming dinner. Thank you for sharing!
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Maisy says
03/24/2017 at 4:45 amSuch a clever idea, Jenn! I’ll keep that in mind for Easter – even though I don’t think they’ll look as nice when I give them a try, lol! 🙂
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Jenn says
03/24/2017 at 9:02 pmIts easier than you think I promise 🙂
Amy says
04/02/2017 at 12:26 pmThese are so cute. I can’t wait to try them. Thank you for sharing at Share Your Style link party.
Judy says
04/17/2017 at 11:51 amI made these for Easter, but I’d like to make a couple of suggestions, if I may…
Chop the cucumber, not grate, and drain the cucumber VERY WELL.
My first attempt turned out more like a dip, which would have been perfect, if I had wanted a veggie dip. The taste was great, but couldn’t stuff the tomatoes with it, so had to re-do.