Instructions:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Makes four servings
Drain bean salad, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Combine bean salad, celery, onion and bell pepper in large bowl; set aside.
To prepare dressing, whisk together reserved liquid, mayonnaise and buttermilk in small bowl until well-blended. Stir in chives, parsley and dill; season with black pepper, if desired. Set aside.
Cut and remove 1/4-inch slice from top of tomatoes. Remove seeds and hollow out tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Invert onto paper towel-lined plate to drain completely.
Pour dressing over bean salad mixture; toss gently to coat. Store tomato shells and bean salad separately up to 4 hours before serving.
When ready to serve, stir bean salad to coat with dressing. Spoon bean salad mixture into tomato shells.
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