Description
This quick and refreshing 10-minute Turkish White Bean Salad, known as Piyaz, combines tender cannellini beans with ripe tomatoes, fresh parsley, and a zesty dressing of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and sumac. A traditional Middle Eastern salad, it offers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and fresh flavors, ideal as a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
- ½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
Dressing & Seasoning
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons sumac, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the onion and garlic: In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced red onion and minced garlic with the red wine vinegar and lemon juice. Toss everything together and let it sit for about 10 minutes. This citrus bath helps mellow the pungent flavors of the onion and garlic.
- Add the beans and vegetables: To the bowl, add the drained cannellini beans, Roma tomato wedges, and chopped fresh parsley. Gently fold them in to mix.
- Season and dress the salad: Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of sumac, along with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad and toss everything until evenly combined.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a bit more kosher salt or sumac for extra flavor. Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
- Sumac adds a unique tangy flavor typical of Middle Eastern cuisine; if unavailable, a squeeze of additional lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
- For a crunchier texture, soak the onions for a longer time or rinse them thoroughly after marinating.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours; the flavors meld beautifully over time.
- Serve as a side dish or as part of a mezze platter with pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Turkish
Keywords: Turkish White Bean Salad, Piyaz, Cannellini Beans, Middle Eastern Salad, Sumac Salad, Quick Salad, Vegetarian, Healthy Salad
