Pancar Salatasi

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 11

Healthy and refreshing Pancar Salatasi recipe for your next meal

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

10g

Fat

0.5g

Pancar Salatasi is a Turkish beetroot yoghurt salad that is a delicious and healthy alternative to the typical salad. This light and refreshing dish is perfect for hot summer days. The beetroot provides a slightly earthy flavor and a pop of color, while the yoghurt dressing gives it a creamy texture. It can be easily modified to suit your taste preferences, and the addition of caraway seeds and fresh mint adds depth and flavour to the dish.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
2.	Wrap beetroot in aluminium foil and bake for 1 hour until tender. Peel and chop beetroot into small slices.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix yoghurt, caraway seed, salt, and pepper together.
4.	Add the beetroot slices to the yoghurt mixture.
5.	Sprinkle chopped fresh mint and mix well.
6.	Chill before serving.

PROS

Pancar Salatasi is a simple and easy recipe that can be whipped up in no time.

Beetroot contains essential vitamins and minerals necessary for good health.

This salad is light and refreshing, making it a perfect side dish for your meal.

It can be easily modified to suit your taste preferences.

CONS

Beetroot stains easily and can be difficult to remove from clothing and kitchen surfaces.

Some people may not enjoy the earthy taste of beetroots.

Beetroot may turn your urine and stools pink or red.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beetroot is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is low in calories and high in fiber.
It is full of essential nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, and folate that help boost the immune system and prevent anemia.
Beetroot has been linked to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
It contains nitrates that improve blood flow and enhance exercise capacity.

	3 beetroots
	500 ml yoghurt , drained
	1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
	salt & pepper
	1 tablespoon mint , fresh & chopped