Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 red onion, thinly sliced

2 teaspoon sumac

1 teaspoon sea salt, divided

3 medium tomatoes, diced

1 can butter beans, drained (15oz)

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil (45 ml)

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (15 ml)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15ml)

black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon alepo chili flakes (pul biber)

Directions

In a large bowl add the sliced onions, sumac and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Use your hands to rub the sumac and salt into the onions for 30-60 seconds.

Add the tomato, beans, parsley and mix to the onions and mix together.

Add the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss again until everything is well combined.

Taste and season with more salt and black pepper as needed and serve.

Optional: Cover the bowl and set aside for about 20-30 minutes to marinate before serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.