Turkish White Bean Salad

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 30 min

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 - 50 gram

Quick and easy Turkish white bean salad (piyaz) made with a handful of simple ingredients of white beans, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. You'll love the light and bright lemon vinaigrette! Like other bean salads, this Turkish salad will deepen in flavor as it sits in the fridge. It’s a great option to make ahead and keep refrigerated for a bit to allow the flavors to meld well.

Ingredients

1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

5 tbsps red wine vinegar

1 large lemon juice

Salt and pepper (to taste)

2 tsps sumac spice

1/4 cup olive oil

15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

3 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges

1/2 cup packed chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, add the onions, garlic, vinegar, and lemon juice. Toss and set aside for a few minutes while you work on the rest of the ingredients, about 10 minutes. (The citrus bath will help tame the strong taste of the onions and garlic).

Add the beans, tomato wedges, and parsley. Then add the sumac, kosher salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning (I often add a bit more kosher salt and sumac).