Beet And Yogurt Salad From Turkey Food

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.

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.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN BEET & YOGURT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. 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. 2. 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. Advance preparation: The beets can be prepared and marinated 4 or 5 days ahead. Variation: You may substitute chopped or slivered fresh mint for the dill. Yield: Serves 4