Description
Piyaz is a refreshing and vibrant Turkish white bean salad featuring tender cooked beans, crisp fresh vegetables, and a tangy cumin-spiced dressing. Traditionally garnished with hard-boiled eggs and olives, this salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal side dish for Mediterranean meals or a light, nutritious snack.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or navy beans)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Garnish (Optional)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- Olives for garnish
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, place the cooked white beans. Add the thinly sliced red onion, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and chopped fresh parsley. Gently mix them together to combine the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar or lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish with quartered hard-boiled eggs and olives if desired. Serve the piyaz at room temperature or chilled for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Piyaz is a classic Turkish side dish often served alongside grilled meats such as köfte.
- Prepare the salad ahead of time and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- For added authenticity and richness, drizzle with tahini just before serving.
- Use pre-cooked or canned white beans to save time without compromising taste.
