Description
A refreshing and flavorful Turkish white bean salad known as Piyaz, perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired dish features white beans, red onion, tomato, and parsley, all tossed in a tangy dressing with a hint of sumac.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sumac (optional but traditional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 1 hard-boiled egg, quartered (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white beans, sliced red onion, diced tomato, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, sumac, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently to combine without breaking up the beans.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with quartered hard-boiled egg if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use canned beans for convenience—just rinse and drain well.
- Add chopped cucumbers or green peppers for extra crunch.
- For a more traditional touch, drizzle with tahini before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg (without egg)
