Mediterranean Beet And Yogurt Salad Recipes

GREEK BEET & YOGURT SALAD: PANTZAROSALATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 °F 220 °C.
• Individually wrap each beet with aluminum foil and place on a baking tray.
• Roast the beets until tender. About 45 - 1 hour depending on their size. Check with a knife by cutting through the center of the beet. They should be firm, not mushy.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Peel the beets while they are still warm and slice them into rounds or dice them. Transfer them into a large bowl.
• Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Pour over the beets and carefully toss them. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This salad tastes best cold.
• Combine the yogurt dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
• Drizzle the yogurt on top of the beets and garnish with the walnuts.
• Note: The walnuts can be toasted in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or over medium heat in a pan.

MEDITERRANEAN BEET AND YOGURT SALAD

Steps:

• Roast the beets, peel and cut in wedges or slice into half-moons. Stir together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the warm beets and allow to marinate for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle, add 1/8 teaspoon salt, and mash to a paste. Stir into the yogurt. Stir in half the dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the beets and stir some of the marinade into the yogurt (to taste). Toss with the beets, or arrange the beets on a platter and drizzle the yogurt over the top. Sprinkle on the remaining dill, and serve.

MOROCCAN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place water in a 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add beets, and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool, peel, and cut beets into bite-size pieces. Place in a serving bowl.
• Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil, then toss with beets. Let sit a few hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

ROASTED BEETS WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place red beets in a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon coarse salt, 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap red beets in parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and set aside; repeat process in a clean bowl, first with golden beets, then with candy cane beets.
• Place wrapped beets on a baking sheet and transfer to oven; roast until beets are easily pierced with the tip of a small knife, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Remove skins by rubbing each type of beet with a paper towel.
• Cut beets into halves or quarters and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, remaining 2 tablespoons coarse salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
• Spoon yogurt into the bottom of a large shallow serving bowl; top with an even layer of beets. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar; garnish with chervil and season with sea salt and pepper. Serve.

BEET AND YOGURT SALAD FROM TURKEY

Steps:

• Peel the roasted beets. Slice lengthwise, then crosswise into half-moons. Make a marinade of vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss with beets and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours. Drain yogurt in a cheesecloth -lined strainer for the same 2 to 3 hours.
• Combine garlic and yogurt. Stir in half the dill and a little of the beet marinade if desired. Drain the beets. Toss with the yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with remaining dill.
• The beets can be roasted and marinated 4 or 5 days ahead.

SALAD WITH BEETS AND YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets in a 12-inch square piece of foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper; fold foil into a packet. Roast until beets are easily pierced with a paring knife, 30 to 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel beets and cut into wedges.
• Whisk together yogurt, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; season dressing with salt and pepper. Thin as desired with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Divide lettuce among plates and top with beets, tarragon, pistachios, and dressing. Serve immediately.

BEET AND YOGURT SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the cumin seeds. Stir for about 10 seconds, and remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, gently stir yogurt with beets. Stir in mustard and cumin seeds, and season with salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.