Piyaz: Turkish White Bean Salad
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4.9
Piyaz: Turkish White Bean Salad
Description
Piyaz showcases cooked white beans as its base, married with fresh diced tomato and thinly sliced onion that is softened by rubbing with salt. Adding chopped parsley brings an herbaceous brightness, while the dressing consists of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and sumac, which imparts a slightly tart and earthy flavor. This combination results in a salad that is tangy, fresh, and texturally varied.
The preparation softly integrates the onion to reduce sharpness, which balances well with the acidity of lemon and vinegar. The inclusion of slices of hard-boiled egg atop the salad adds a creamy richness that complements the light vegetables and beans. The salad can be served as a side dish or starter within Turkish cuisine or alongside Mediterranean meals.
Notes suggest canned white beans can be used for convenience, and gentle tossing prevents the beans from breaking. Variations can include adding olives, peppers, or tahini for additional flavor. The recipe emphasizes fresh, firm tomatoes for texture, and hand-rubbing the onion with salt enhances palatability.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups White beans or canned white beans, cooked
- 1 tomato diced, large
- ½ onion large
- 8-10 prigs of parsley roughly chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup tahini (optional)
For serving:
- 1 egg hard-boiled
- parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion, sprinkle it with salt, then rub it between your hands to soften it. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add the tomato, onion, parsley and beans to the onion in the mixing in bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sumac, and salt. Toss well until combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with slices of hard-boiled egg and roughly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Canned white beans are a convenient alternative to cooking beans from scratch.
- Rubbing salt into sliced onions softens their sharpness for a milder taste.
- Use firm, ripe tomatoes to add pleasant juiciness and texture to the salad.
- Toss ingredients carefully to preserve bean texture and prevent them from breaking.
- Optional additions like olives, peppers, or tahini can be included to vary the salad's flavor.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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