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Beetroot Salad Dip With Greek Yogurt (Patzarosalata)

Healthy, creamy, and fresh this Greek Beetroot Salad Dip with Greek yogurt, goat cheese, herbs, and lemon, is one of the best ways to enjoy beets!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 300 grams (10.6 ounce) boiled or steamed beetroots cut into 1 cm pieces
  • 150 grams (9 tablespoons) Greek yogurt
  • 50 grams (1.7 oz) goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 40 grams (2 small) green onions finely chopped
  • 1½ tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1⅓ teaspoon fresh spearmint or dill minced

Instructions

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  1. For instructions on how to cook beetroots see Notes below.
  2. Pulse together the Greek yogurt, goat cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar in a small food processor or in a blender, until smooth and uniform.
  3. Stir everything together. Add to a mixing bowl the beetroots, yogurt mixture, and green onions stir to combine.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for 3 to 4 hours or even overnight for the flavors to blend together.

Notes

  • How To Cook Beetroot For Salad:
  • To cook beetroot for salad cut and remove the stems and leaves. Rinse the bulbs from dirt. Then place in a small cooking pot or saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then drop the heat to a gentle simmer. Allow the beets to cook until they feel tender when you prick them with a knife. 
  • Transfer beets to a bowl with cold water and allow to cool. Once cooled trim slice off the bottom and top and rub with your hands or gently peel their skin it will come off easily. Chop and add to the salad.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 40mg (2%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.