“Different versions of this salad are popular from Turkey to North Africa. Red beets are used throughout the Mediterranean, but you could make this pungent salad with any type. If you mix the yogurt into the beets, your salad will be pink. I prefer to spoon it over the top.”
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.
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- sugar
- extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- thick Greek style yogurt or drained yogurt
- minced dill
This glistening, lemony summer borscht is infused with garlic and utterly refreshing, even thirst-quenching. If you enrich the soup with yogurt, the color will be dark pink. If you don’t, it will be a clear, dark red.
Advance preparation: This soup can be made a day ahead and will be good for 2 or 3 days.
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- water
- sugar
- Chopped fresh dill or chives for garnish
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- recipe Basic Roasted Beets
- red-wine vinegar
- fresh orange juice
ready in about 45 minutes
You might need to buy:
- water
- buttermilk