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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano

Sometimes we find the best recipes in the last place we would expect to find one! Such is the story of Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano...come and take a look.


You absolutely never know where you might find a great recipe!

I ran across this recipe for Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes years ago when helping to clean up one of the apartment units at work after my sweet tenant needed to move on to assisted care. A little cookbook was left lying in the corner of the apartment...The photo of this dish really caught my eye. Fresh, bright and delicious looking. And while the photography in this book was great, it was the combination of tomatoes and garbanzo beans that made me want to give it a try...

This just might be the perfect salad, to practice cooking with what you have on hand.

With fresh tomato season ending soon, you too will want to make this salad. Like many cooks before me and just as many that will come after, I changed the process a bit. I made is easier on the cook...Oh and used what I currently have in the garden.....tender baby beet greens and swiss chard, from the garden. 

The beauty of Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes is in fact the ability to use what you have and still enjoy a great salad. Fresh greens of just about any kind that are tender and sweet are a perfect substitution for the greens called for in a salad. And if it is not tomato season, the beautiful little hot house cherry tomatoes are a great stand in for summer time tomatoes. 

Two or more, ways to serve this salad.

This serving suggestion is for a side salad to be enjoyed by four folks. But I have to say, that this would also make a delicious dinner salad for two. Add some crusty whole-grain bread and butter and you will have one of the easiest dinners going! 

It goes without saying that  Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano is the perfect salad to dress up for company. Add some oil-packed Albacore Tuna on the side or some roasted red peppers. I don't know about you, but my favorite recipes are delicious as is but dress up perfectly for a gathering of folks!
 

Ingredients needed for this recipe:
  • garbanzo beans
  • tomatoes
  • cheese, of choice
  • baby greens, of choice
  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt 
  • pepper
  • oregano
You will also need:
  • cutting board
  • kitchen knife
  • large bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • stirring spoon
  • serving plates
Now we are ready to begin!


Tuscan Beans with Tomato and Oregano on a bed of Swiss Chard and topped with Feta!


Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano
adapted from: keep the beat recipes, deliciously healthy dinners
UPDATED: 01.12.2024

scant 2 cups of cooked garbanzo beans 
OR 
1 16 oz. can of garbanzo beans, drain and rinse

2 c cherry tomatoes, halved 
OR
2 medium-sized firm ripe tomatoes, diced

2 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
1 t dried oregano (if you have fresh in the garden, 2 T chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

12-16 whole leafy greens, romaine, leaf lettuce, tender beet greens, or swiss chard - whatever is available or in your garden or kitchen

shaved Parmesan 
OR 
Feta

In a large bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, and oregano, whisk well.


Add tomatoes and beans, coat with dressing, season with salt and pepper. This step can be completed early on and allowed to sit and marinate while you cook the rest of dinner. 


To serve:  place the largest leaves, 2 or 3 on each of four plates. Gently tear a couple leaves and place them in the center of the plates, divide the marinated salad mixture and place on top of the torn greens, garnish with your choice of cheese.

Storage options for Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano. You may store the bean salad mixture separately from the baby greens for up to three days. However, the texture of the tomatoes will soften with long storage. I do recommend making this salad fresh. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano has been included below. 
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Printable "copy and paste" version:


Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano
adapted from: keep the beat recipes, deliciously healthy dinners
UPDATED: 01.12.224

scant 2 cups of cooked garbanzo beans 
OR 
1 16 oz. can of garbanzo beans, drain and rinse

2 c cherry tomatoes, halved 
OR
2 medium-sized firm ripe tomatoes, diced

2 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
1 t dried oregano (if you have fresh in the garden, 2 T chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

12-16 whole leafy greens, romaine, leaf lettuce, tender beet greens, or swiss chard - whatever is available or in your garden or kitchen

shaved Parmesan 
OR 
Feta

In a large bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, and oregano, whisk well.


Add tomatoes and beans, coat with dressing, season with salt and pepper. This step can be completed early on and allowed to sit and marinate while you cook the rest of dinner. 


To serve:  place the largest leaves, 2 or 3 on each of four plates. Gently tear a couple leaves and place them in the center of the plates, divide the marinated salad mixture and place on top of the torn greens, garnish with your choice of cheese.

Storage options for Tuscan Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Oregano. You may store the bean salad mixture separately from the baby greens for up to three days. However, the texture of the tomatoes will soften with long storage. I do recommend making this salad fresh. 

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  1. This salad looks really filling and tasty. Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Hope to see you there next week!! Have a lovely week.

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    1. Thank you Helen, have a great week ahead, and thanks for hosting!

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  2. Looks delicious--beans are such a satisfying addition to a salad. Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays at Kahakai Kitchen this week.

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  3. Very delicious looking meal. Thanks for sharing the recipe. #HomeMattersParty

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  4. Yum! I like making a bean salad to have on hand for lunches.

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  5. This sounds AMAZING! Thank you for the recipe! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  6. 'Just wanted to let you know I made this recipe yesterday for our family's Easter feast, and everyone LOVED it! Thanks again! pinning -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  7. I'm a big salad fan and this one is right up my alley. Yummy and filled with good things - pinned!

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  8. She left you a gift and now we too get to share in it. Thanks for the recipe and bringing it to the #SSPS ~ Julie Syl

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  9. Oh my this sounds sooo good! I'm eyeing this one up.
    Visiting today from Crazy Little Love Birds 20 #22&23

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    1. Paula, it is quite refreshing especially after so much rich food for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!

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  10. This looks so fresh! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party. Hope your week is starting great!

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    1. Helen, as always it is always fun to share with your readers! Thank you for hosting and have a great week ahead.

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