Pancar Salatasi

Name: Pancar Salatasi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
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

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

50 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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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

Place 1 lb peeled red beets in a pot filled with water and bring to a boil.
2

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

Stir the cooled grated beets and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill into the yogurt mixture until uniform.
5

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

Questions

Can I make Pancar Salatasi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup strained Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pancar Salatasi keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Pancar Salatasi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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