Mediterranean beetroot salad with garlic yogurt – refreshing, light and full of flavor recept

Name: Mediterranean beetroot salad with garlic yogurt – refreshing, light and full of flavor
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 medium beets; 2 cloves of garlic; 125 g plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; salt to taste; vinegar to taste

Easy to prepare
4 serving
70 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Are you looking for a simple and healthy salad that goes well with meat, in pitas or just with bread? Roasted red beet with a yogurt dressing, garlic and dill is exactly that. Thanks to roasting, the beet becomes beautifully sweet, the yogurt adds a pleasant freshness and the whole salad is ready without unnecessary complications.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

Beetroot:

4 medium beets

Dressing and seasoning:

2 cloves of garlic
125 g plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
salt to taste
vinegar to taste

Preparation procedure

Wash the beets well, wrap in foil and roast in the oven at 200 °C for 45–60 minutes until tender. Let cool briefly, peel and cut into cubes.
Put the chopped beets into a bowl, add vinegar, olive oil, salt and mix. Let stand for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Press the garlic and mix it with the yogurt, honey, dill and a pinch of salt.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the beets, gently mix and chill (at least 20 minutes).
Serve on its own with fresh bread, as a side to grilled meat or fish.

Servings: 4

Total preparation time: 70–80 minutes (baking 45–60 minutes • preparation and chilling 20 minutes)

Tips:

If you want a more pronounced acidity, use lemon juice instead of part of the vinegar.
Thicker yogurt (Greek) will make the salad creamier.
Add a handful of walnuts or seeds for crunch and extra nutrients.

Conclusion

This Mediterranean-style salad of roasted beets is proof that a great dish can come from just a few ingredients. It’s light, fresh, nutritious and versatile — it pairs well with a main course but also works as a quick dinner. Make it ahead; it mellows beautifully in the fridge and tastes even better.