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Pancar Salatasi

A vibrant Turkish beet salad featuring cooked beets coarsely grated and folded into garlic yogurt with fresh dill.

50 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

TurkishSaladStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb red beets, peeled
  • 1 cup strained Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1 lb peeled red beets in a pot filled with water and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Simmer beets for 35 minutes until tender, then drain and cool.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup strained Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.

  4. 4

    Stir the cooled grated beets and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill into the yogurt mixture until uniform.

  5. 5

    Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

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Questions

What is Pancar Salatasi?

A vibrant Turkish beet salad featuring cooked beets coarsely grated and folded into garlic yogurt with fresh dill. This reference files it under Turkish salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How long does Pancar Salatasi take?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (35 minutes): "Simmer beets for 35 minutes until tender, then drain and cool."

Is there a substitute for Greek yogurt in Pancar Salatasi?

The entry for Pancar Salatasi calls for 1 cup strained Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

How many calories are in Pancar Salatasi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 5 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pancar Salatasi?

The base of Pancar Salatasi is beets, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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