Piyaz
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Piyaz is a classic Turkish white bean salad that's as simple as it is satisfying. Featuring tender cooked beans, crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, and a handful of fresh parsley, this dish is elevated with a tangy dressing made from zesty lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, and a sprinkle of sumac for a citrusy, earthy kick. Perfect as a light side dish, a healthy appetizer, or a protein-packed lunch, Piyaz is ready in just 15 minutes and can be garnished with hard-boiled eggs for an extra touch of richness. Whether served at room temperature or slightly chilled, this vibrant salad celebrates clean, wholesome ingredients while delivering irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cooked white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy beans)
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 large tomato
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pieces hard-boiled eggs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce their sharpness, then drain and set aside.
Rinse and finely chop the parsley. Set aside.
Dice the tomato into small cubes. You can remove the seeds if you prefer a less watery salad.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked white beans, drained red onion slices, chopped parsley, and diced tomato.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, sumac, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
If using hard-boiled eggs, peel and slice them in half or into quarters. Arrange the slices on top of the salad as a garnish.
Transfer the Piyaz to a serving platter or bowl. Serve immediately, or let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 287 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 698 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
