Description
Creamy Beetroot Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with creamy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon, and aromatic dill. This vibrant salad is a perfect side for any meal, adding a pop of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 4 medium beets (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- Extra dill for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: Wash beets, boil for 30–40 minutes until tender, peel, and cube.
- Mix Dressing: Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Ingredients: Add beets, dill, and onion to the dressing, toss gently.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes, garnish with dill before serving.
Notes
- Roast beets for extra flavor, or use sour cream instead of yogurt.
- Pair with grilled meats or serve in a mezze platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Eastern European, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
