Pantzarosalata Pureed Beet Salad Food

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
• Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.

PAPA'S FAVORITE BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place beets into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Drain and cool until beets can be easily handled. Peel beets, cut into cubes, and place in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add beets, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and feta cheese; toss. Top salad with spinach and toss.

GREEK BEET & YOGURT SALAD: PANTZAROSALATA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 °F 220 °C.
• Individually wrap each beet with aluminum foil and place on a baking tray.
• Roast the beets until tender. About 45 - 1 hour depending on their size. Check with a knife by cutting through the center of the beet. They should be firm, not mushy.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Peel the beets while they are still warm and slice them into rounds or dice them. Transfer them into a large bowl.
• Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Pour over the beets and carefully toss them. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This salad tastes best cold.
• Combine the yogurt dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
• Drizzle the yogurt on top of the beets and garnish with the walnuts.
• Note: The walnuts can be toasted in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or over medium heat in a pan.

PANTZAROSALATA

Steps:

• Cut and separate the beetroots from the stalks and green leaves.
• Remove leaves from beetroots. Wash the beetroots well and boil for 1-1 1/2 hour or until they are cooked.
• Cool and peel the skin off. Cut into very small dice and place in a bowl.
• In a procees place the garlic, walnuts, oil, vinegar and salt and pepper and blend into a smooth dressing. Add the yoghurt.
• Pour dressing over the beetroot. Place in fridge until cold.

PANTZAROSALATA / PUREED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Cover the beets well with water and boil till tender for about 40 minutes.
• Drain and chop coarsely.
• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend till soft.
• Pureed Beet Salad is ready.
• Serve with pita wedges.

BEET PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Scatter beets on the baking sheet along with garlic and ginger. Sprinkle with coriander and salt, and drizzle with oil. Cover with another sheet of aluminum foil and seal edges to form a packet.
• Bake until beets are tender enough to be pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes,. Remove from oven and let beets steam in foil packet for 10 minutes. Unwrap packet and transfer beets, garlic, ginger, and any juices into a food processor. Puree with zest, juice, and vinegar until almost smooth with only small lumps. Add butter and puree until incorporated.