Greek Roasted Beet Salad (Pantzarosalata)
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Greek Roasted Beet Salad (Pantzarosalata)
Description
In this Greek Roasted Beet Salad, large red beets are wrapped in foil and roasted until tender, softening their earthy flavor and natural sugars. After peeling, the beets are sliced into wedges and paired with a dressing made from Greek yogurt blended with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt, creating a creamy and tangy base.
The salad is layered by spreading the yogurt mixture on a serving dish, topping it with the roasted beet wedges, and sprinkling chopped walnuts on top. Fresh mint and dill leaves add herbal freshness and a pleasant aroma. This combination results in a salad with varied textures—from the smooth yogurt to the firm beets and crunchy nuts—and balanced flavors of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous.
This salad serves well as a light appetizer or side dish and is best served immediately for fresh textures. It pairs nicely with Mediterranean meals or as a colorful addition to a summer table.
Ingredients
- 4 beet large, red
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- juice lemon half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 tbsp mint chopped, fresh
- 2 tbsp dill chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Roast the beets: Wash beets thoroughly and wrap each in foil. Preheat the oven to 400F. Place foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet. Roast for 40-50 minutes or until fork tender. Unwrap the beets and allow them to full cool. Then peel beets with your fingers or a peeler.
- Slice peeled beets into wedges, about 6 wedges per beet and set aside.
- In a small bowl stir together greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice and salt.
- To a low bowl or platter spread the yogurt mixture. Add the beet wedges on top of the yogurt. Sprinkle the top of the beets with another pinch of salt and the walnuts. Finish by sprinkling the fresh herbs over the beets. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3-4 side salads
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.9g | 7% |
| Protein | 10.6g | 21% |
| Fat | 17.3g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.4g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 9.3mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 425.7mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% |
| Sugar | 13.1g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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