This easy and popular dish, Piyaz, is made with white beans, onions, tomatoes, parsley, and garlic. Mixed with a vinaigrette and fresh lemon juice, it is a refreshing side all year long. It’s great to make ahead and keep refrigerated for the best flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and halved
• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 5 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1 large lemon (to juice for the vinaigrette)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons of sumac, a Middle-Eastern spice
• 1 large can (15 ounces) of cannellini beans (or any white beans)
• 3 Roma tomatoes, preferably cut in wedges
• ½ cup of fresh parsley

Directions

1. Add your garlic, vinegar, onions, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Toss and set aside for about 10 minutes.
2. Next, add your beans, tomatoes, and parsley. Next, add the sumac, salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss.
3. Taste and adjust for your preferred taste (add salt, peppers, sumac, olive or vinegar to your liking).