 |
|
|
| Home > Recipes |
|
Here’s how the rating system works:
= Didn't care for the recipe much, 
= Loved this recipe
| Tuscan Salad Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Light and Healthy Overall User Rating:  |
A change from vinegar
11/10/2007 at 09:31pm
User: Valerie from Coram, NY User Rating:
I make a version of this salad at least twice a week. I add goat cheese, grilled chicken, kidney beans, olives - whatever I have on hand and have it as a dinner. The lemon juice is such a refreshing change from vinegar - I love it!!!
Easy & Light
11/04/2007 at 08:48pm
User: Maria from Haymarket, VA User Rating:
This is a great recipe. It is simple and tasty! I made it for a crowd and everyone loved it!
Prettier on TV
08/18/2007 at 03:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not only was the dish prettier on TV but it just lacked flavor. It was just too blan, if I am going to have such a lite salad I need it to be full flavored and lite.
Quick & Easy
08/02/2007 at 03:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Extremely easy to make and very tasty.
A Huge Hit
07/30/2007 at 11:51pm
User: Suzy from Telluride, CO User Rating:
My husband loved this salad! I'm not saying anything new. Giada does it again.
My Favorite New Salad
07/29/2007 at 11:26am
User: Deanna from Commerce Township, MI User Rating:
It's great! I put all the ingredients together (minus the parm, olives, and lemon with olive oil) in the fridge. It's stays nicely in the fridge for a couple of days and when I am ready I just throw the olives, parm, fresh lemon, olive oil and salt & pepper in at the last minute and it's just what I needed in a pinch. (if you do refrigerate the salad, make sure that the green beans are completely dried off before you put them in the salad... Use a strainer and a paper towel).
Wonderful!!
07/14/2007 at 10:27pm
User: Melissa from Birmingham, AL User Rating:
Easy, light and flavorful! I wasn't sure if the olive oil and lemon juice would be enough flavor, but it turned out wonderful!!!
tasty
06/18/2007 at 11:56pm
User: nancy from citrus hts, CA User Rating:
This is a refreshing salad that I will be making for a long time to come.
Easy Salad
06/02/2007 at 12:40pm
User: Holly from Chico, CA User Rating:
Creamy and good. Great for a hot day...
Light and Refreshing!
05/29/2007 at 05:46pm
User: Heather from Concord, CA User Rating:
More flavor than I had expected. Light and delicious, very satisfying. Paired wonderfully with my pasta dish. Thanks for the recipe, Giada!!
The Best!
05/28/2007 at 06:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very Healthy and Delicious.
Great Salad!
05/15/2007 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
LOVE this salad...dressing is very light. Great for the summer!
Yummy
05/02/2007 at 01:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Yummy
Great Salad!!!!!!!!!
04/27/2008 at 10:28pm
User: JENNIFER from BUTLER, NJ User Rating:
This recipe is delicious. Every time I make it, I get rave reviews! It is a great go to salad for any meal or as a stand-alone lunch. I just love it!
easy and simple
04/15/2007 at 03:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i especially love the dressing!
AWESOME!!
04/13/2007 at 05:09pm
User: Nstassja from North Lauderdale, FL User Rating:
I love this salad, its so yummy. Even my dad who dose'nt really like salad, really enjoyed it. Its easy to prepare and easy to eat!
Loved it
04/11/2007 at 03:13pm
User: Maureen from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
Everyone in my extended family loved this salad. I am glad I put the red onion on the side because no one particularly wanted it. It happened to be quite a strong onion, and would have overpowered the rest of the flavors
Nice Salad
04/09/2007 at 04:09pm
User: Leah from Meridian, ID User Rating:
This was a nice salad, but nothing I would rave over. I enjoyed trying this, however, I don't think I will make this again.
very good
04/09/2007 at 01:20pm
User: paula from wellford, SC User Rating:
salad was very good. i liked the lemon juice and olive oil for the salad dressing. it is a much lighter and tasty alternative to bottled dressing.
Wonderful!
04/03/2007 at 10:52pm
User: Stephanie from Andover, MN User Rating:
This salad kind of took me by surprise as I would not put these things in my salad. These reviews say it all...it was so light, crisp and refreshing. What a great and healthy salad this is. The flavors work so well together with the light lemon and EVOO dressing. I did add some nice plum tomatoes to ours and they were a nice addition. Can't wait to make it for others. Thanks once again Giada!
Crisp, fresh and delicious salad!
03/28/2007 at 07:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent salad -- the beans help fill you up. I swapped in Spanish olives for a little added salty flavor. Great as a side dish or a meal.
TUSCAN SALAD
03/17/2007 at 07:03pm
User: Larry from Staten Island, NY User Rating:
It is exactly as Ms. Giada stated, clean. light, health and wonderfully delicious.
Simply wonderful
03/17/2007 at 09:41am
User: Senaida from Austin, TX User Rating:
This was a wonderful salad, quick, easy and tasty.
Great Summer Salad
03/12/2007 at 04:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was flavorful and easy to make!
Elegant Ease
03/07/2007 at 03:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy, delicious and impressive-- try it on your friends!
fantastic
03/06/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great and easy. delicious flavor! would definitely serve this for a dinner party.
healthy and delicious!
03/06/2007 at 05:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe made me feel so healthy and it was absolutely delicious! Loved it!
Don't change a thing!!
03/06/2007 at 12:49pm
User: Kathleen from Wausau, WI User Rating:
This recipe is so easy, and very tasty. Another winner from Giada.
Very Easy to Prepare
03/05/2007 at 12:33pm
User: Erica from New Haven, CT User Rating:
This is a very light and refreshing salad and very easy to prepare.
tuscan salad
02/12/2007 at 01:00pm
User: Susan from Frankfort, KY User Rating:
great flavor, everything works together well
So easy and very delicious!
02/10/2008 at 05:38pm
User: A. from Milford, CT User Rating:
This is the first Giada recipe that I've made, and all I can say is, "Oh. My. Goodness." This salad is quick, easy, healthful, and delicious. I made it for my sisters and it was a huge hit. The dressing of lemon juice and olive oil is surprisingly flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. Thanks for a keeper!
Light & Delicious
02/10/2007 at 07:48pm
User: Donna from Doylestown, PA User Rating:
This salad was light but a perfect side for Giada's "Whitefish (tilapia) with Viniagrette" which was also delicious.
YUMMMMMMMMMMMM OOOOOOOOOOO
02/04/2008 at 01:54pm
User: Janice from Paw Paw, MI User Rating:
This salad was a big hit with my whole family. And is even GREAT the next day for lunch.
Tuscan Salad
01/30/2007 at 07:36pm
User: Colette from Houston, TX User Rating:
This salad was simple, light, and delicious. My store didn't have fresh green beans, but some nice asparagus. I used the same directions and it was perfect! I'm having some more with grilled tuna for dinner!!
Delicious!
01/29/2007 at 12:37pm
User: Stephanie from Lawrenceburg, IN User Rating:
This is one great salad!! I feel like I'm a chef making these out of the ordinary salads!! Very, very easy!
Soooo Good!
01/26/2008 at 05:20pm
User: MELISSA from SMITHFIELD, NC User Rating:
This is one of the best salads I have ever had. It has easily become mine and my husband's favorite. We used chick peas for the beans since we had them on hand. It was so good! Highly recommended for a quick and easy meal or a nice side dish. We'll be making this at least once a week!
Tuscan Salad
01/26/2007 at 05:29pm
User: Traci from Goodlettsville, TN User Rating:
It was so light and fresh. fabulous!
Fantastic!
01/26/2007 at 12:34pm
User: LIZ from COLUMBIA, SC User Rating:
I've made this salad 3 times since watching the episode a couple of weeks ago! It's delicious, light, and refreshing. Love the lemon juice and olive oil! I added garbonzo beans one time instead of the cannelini beans...it was good but the cannelini worked better. To answer a previous queston...no, Giada didn't ream an orange over the salad.
amazing
01/24/2007 at 06:11pm
User: Alicia from Glen Burnie, MD User Rating:
This salad was so easy to make and tasted delicious. The dressing was so light but tasted gourmet. You don't feel like you're eating health!
Easy & Great
01/23/2008 at 03:25pm
User: Vanessa from Boulder, CO User Rating:
So easy - great on its own or with a meal. I add canned tuna if we're having it as a meal.
Delish!
01/22/2007 at 12:24pm
User: Joan from Palm Beach Gardens, FL User Rating:
I made the salad last night and my husband and I both loved it. My only question is, the recipe calls for black olives. I didn't see the show where Giada made the recipe, so I'm not sure if I should have used Kalamata olives (or something similar) or regular old black olive. Help!
Tuscan Salad
01/19/2008 at 10:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have renamed this my Spa Salad. This is really good and versatile. I have omitted the cannelini beans and added roasted potatoes with the green beans, I also added hard boiled egg whites and tuna. It is very good with both beans too.
Yummy
01/17/2007 at 08:03pm
User: Paul from Richland, WA User Rating:
This salad is so good and it takes mere minutes. I cooked up some chicken and made it a meal.
simple and delicious
01/17/2007 at 05:27pm
User: Julie from Buffalo, TX User Rating:
Works great on my low carb diet! The evoo and lemon juice dressing is light that the flavors of the salad really come thru! Will make again and again....and again.
Best Salad Ever!
01/17/2007 at 02:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
& so easy - light & refreshing. :)
A wonderful light lunch!
01/17/2007 at 02:04pm
User: Kim from Edmond, OK User Rating:
This salad was so delicious! My husband enjoyed it too. Each ingredient added a component of taste and texture. The red onions added color, crunch and a wonderful sweetness. I also added broccoli that was lightly steamed (just long enough to enhance the color)and enjoyed the addition very much. The lemon and olive oil dressing is light and refreshing. The beans and shaved parmesan added a creamy texture and heartiness that made it a meal.
So yummy!
01/16/2007 at 04:42pm
User: Beka from Huntersville, NC User Rating:
This salad was so crisp and refreshing and light and delicious! everything a salad should be! and the mixture of the beans and the green beans and the onions and the olives really filled you up more then just your regular ole salad! You have to try this!
Love the Zing!
01/15/2008 at 07:25am
User: KELLY from Chesterfield, MI User Rating:
This salad was really easy and great tasting! I love the zing in the simple lemon and oliv oil dressing. The only complaint I have is (and I don't know if my head of romaine was smaller than the one she used) that it seemed there was a lot of excess dressing. So next time I will maybe make the dressing seperate and use as needed,but overall i loved it!
Great Tasting and Healthy Salad
01/14/2007 at 09:01pm
User: Audreanna from Allensville, KY User Rating:
This salad was very good adn healthy. My whole family loved it evn my nine year old son. Audreanna
Fab-Fresh-Flavor
01/13/2007 at 11:20am
User: Rosanna from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
Love it! The beans add texture and flavor and the olive oil & lemon add a light and fresh taste. Made salad interesting - thanks!
So good!
01/11/2007 at 08:17am
User: Susan from Birmingham, AL User Rating:
My husband and I loved this salad! We're not big fans of lemon in our salad dressings, so I used a bottled Olive Oil Vinagerette that I picked up at the grocery store. It was perfect with it. I also cooked my green beans about four minutes, instead of the two minutes it calls for. That's just a personal preference. This recipe is a definite keeper,like most of Giada's recipes!
Is the recipe missing an orange?
01/09/2007 at 08:14pm
User: Mia from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
I have not made this, but didn't she ream an orange over the lettuce in the show?
Healthy Salad
01/09/2007 at 03:07pm
User: Debra from Frisco, TX User Rating:
Excellent healthy salad, quick and easy to prepare.
Explosion of Flavor
01/08/2008 at 09:24am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was so full of flavor and simple to make. What a fabulous change from vinegar.
Easy & Delicious
01/08/2007 at 04:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pretty, refreshing and delicious! I topped it off with toasted walnuts
Delish!!
01/08/2007 at 02:20pm
User: Y from chicago, IL User Rating:
So easy and healthy. I vary the beans sometimes, garbanzos, black beans, tonight it will be large white limas that I made from dried. Also the lettuce, sometimes preferring escarole for the slightly bitter flavor. If fresh green beans aren't available, or just don't look good, I'll use frozen. They retain the texture much better than canned and don't have the added sodium. For me the lemon is necessary. It compliments the parmesan in a most delightful way.
Have a question
01/08/2007 at 08:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe sounds delish; however, I live in a rural area where fresh green beans are not available this time of year (winter). For those of you who have made the salad, would canned beans (well rinsed) be a suitable substitute?
Nice twist on standard fare.
01/08/2007 at 07:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Good side dish for a grilled leg of lamb. Go easy on the lemon so as not to overpower the dish. Nice fresh flavor and contrast of textures.
Simply Delicious
01/07/2008 at 09:03pm
User: Taheera from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
I was skeptical as to what the salad would taste like with just the lemon juice and olive oil as the dressing, however it was the perfect kick in the salad. I did add tomatoes since my spouse didn't want to try the beans and olives, but this recipe was simply delicious, I fell in love. Oh and I added broiled salmon. Finger licking good. Just what I needed to continue my plan to eating healthy and preparing my meals at home
Excellent side dish
01/07/2007 at 05:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is an excellent side dish to pasta, lasagna, etc.
Scrumptious & healthy too
01/07/2007 at 04:38pm
User: Maryann from Sayville, NY User Rating:
My hubby and I loved this salad, and will definitely have it again. It was surprisingly delicious, because we are really not salad people. The beans are a nice touch to the salad. I did not make the lemon dressing. I used my own vinegarette.
Tuscan Salad
01/05/2008 at 08:36pm
User: Dolores from West Chester, PA User Rating:
I tuned in to the show only after Giada had the greens in the bowl so I thought the base was just torn greens.Ten minutes later I made it for my family along with R.Ray's Spaghetti and meatball stoup. The salad was easy and delicious -my version lacked only the string beans but was perfect. My family loved it and I will make it often.