Turkish White Bean Salad – Piyaz

Turkish white bean salad (piyaz) is a simple yet flavorful salad that’s made with white beans, red onions, tomatoes, parsley, and vinaigrette dressing. It’s a popular side dish in Turkey and can also be served as a light main course.

Turkish piyaz is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. It’s a great way to add some protein and fiber to your diet, and it’s also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Turkish Piyaz -White Bean Salad

Turkish Piyaz- White Bean Salad

Piyaz is a classic Turkish bean salad. It's refreshing and zesty and is the perfect side dish to most any Turkish meal. It also only takes about 10 minutes to make!
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Course: Meze, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkey
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ½ tsp Black pepper

Piyaz Salad

  • ½ medium Red onion, sliced into thin half moons
  • 2 cans Navy beans, drained and rinsed (Sub: cannellini beans)
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, sliced in ½-inch half moon shapes
  • ½ cup Flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sumac
  • 2 large Hard boiled eggs, quatered
  • ⅓ cup Black pitted olives (optional)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Prep– – Soak sliced onion in a bowl of water for 5 minutes then drain. This tames their strong flavor. No time, no worry, this step can be skipped.
  • Make Dressing – Place all the ingredient in a bowl. Whisk to combine. If a softer flavor is desired, add ¼ cup of tahini.
  • Assemble Piyaz – Place everything but the olives and hard boiled eggs in a serving bowl. Drizzle it with dressing and toss gently. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate anywhere from 30 minutes to a day in advance to let flavors meld.
  • Serve – Garnish with hard boiled egg quarters and olives, if desired.

Notes

  • Leftovers make be refrigerated for 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1396mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg