Turkish White Bean Salad
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 serrvings
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Calories
171 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Turkish
Turkish White Bean Salad
Description
This salad uses drained cannellini beans as the base, which bring a creamy texture and mild flavor. Fresh tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion add brightness and crunch, while chopped parsley introduces herbal freshness.
The dressing of sumac and Aleppo pepper provides a lemony tartness and a mild warmth, complemented by lemon juice and olive oil that create a light, zesty coating. After tossing and refrigerating, the flavors blend, and the salad serves cool as a crisp, tangy accompaniment.
Turkish White Bean Salad pairs well with grilled meat or vegetable dishes such as shish kebabs or karniyarik. Serving it within a few hours preserves the fresh textures and vibrant flavors, making it a practical salad for a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can cannellini beans drained
- 2 tomato diced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lemon juice of
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place the drained cannellini beans in a large bowl and add chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions and chopped parsley to the beans. Stir well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix sumac, Aleppo pepper, salt, lemon juice and olive oil and pour it on the salad.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Serve cold as a side dish.
Notes
- Choose firm tomatoes with fewer seeds to maintain the salad's texture.
- Best served within a few hours to keep freshness and crunch.
- Pairs well with grilled dishes like chicken, karniyarik, and shish kebabs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4serrvings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1850IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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