Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)
White beans with tomato, herbs, and a lemony dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 tin Cannellini beans
- 2 Tomato
- ½ Red onion
- 4 tbsp Parsley
- 1 Lemon
- 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sumac (optional)
Method
- Drain the beans and chop the tomato, onion, and parsley.
- Juice the lemon, then toss the salad with the lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, and salt.
- Serve at room temperature.
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About Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)
Piyaz is the classic Turkish white bean salad, a mainstay of meze tables and lokanta lunches across Turkey where it's served alongside grilled meats and köfte. At its core it's just cannellini or similar white beans dressed simply, but what defines it is the balance of the dressing: bright lemon juice, grassy olive oil, and the tart, faintly berry-like note of sumac, which is the ingredient that marks this as unmistakably Turkish rather than a generic bean salad. Tomato and red onion bring juice and bite, while a generous hit of parsley keeps everything fresh.
Because the beans are already cooked, this comes together in a matter of minutes with nothing more than chopping and tossing, which makes it a reliable quick side or light vegan lunch. It's meant to be eaten at room temperature, when the beans have relaxed and soaked up the lemony dressing, and it holds well enough to sit out on a table through a long meal. Serve it as part of a spread with bread and olives, or spoon it next to anything grilled, where its acidity cuts richness the way a squeeze of lemon does.
Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)?
A serving has about 315 calories — 12.7g protein, 35.3g carbs, 14.6g fat, 9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out sumac — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.