This Greek Beetroot Salad with Yogurt Dressing taps into the rich tapestry of Greek culinary tradition, marrying the ancient appreciation for earth-grown produce with the time-honored love for dairy. Beetroots, with their deep, vibrant color and natural sweetness, have been cultivated in the Mediterranean region for thousands of years, while yogurt, a staple of Greek cuisine, reflects the country’s pastoral heritage and its expertise in dairy products. The addition of honey to the dressing nods to the ancient Greeks’ reverence for honey as a gift from the gods, a symbol of abundance and health. This dish is a modern homage to these enduring elements of Greek culture, offering a refreshing and nutrient-rich option that perfectly balances the flavors of the land with the craftsmanship of its people. Whether served as a colorful accompaniment or a light, standalone meal, it embodies the essence of Greek culinary history, showcasing the simplicity, elegance, and richness of flavors that Greek cooking is celebrated for.

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What’s up Foodies today we are making one of my favorite Greek salads from Greece and it’s not a Greek salad we are making a Greek bead salad the result is a refreshing and colorful salad that can serve as a perfect side to a dish or a light main meal this video is sponsored

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Few minutes so let’s get into it heel and Di about 45 beats roughly one pound or 456 g into bite-sized cubes now you might want to wear gloves for this it is going to be a bit messy you don’t want to stain your fingers ow freaking hurt now let’s make

The dressing in a bowl combined 250 g of yogurt 2 tbspoon of red wine vinegar 1 tbspoon of lemon juice 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil pick your favorite one one tbspoon of honey and then one to two cloves of finally chopped garlic for people who like a mildo garlic flavor in

Their dressing use roasted garlic instead of raw roasted garlic is sweeter and less pungent which can complement the sweetness of the beetroot nicely whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is well combined address the salt and pepper accordingly to taste if your yogurt dressing is too thick you

Can thin out with a little water or milk until you reach your desired consistency this can make it easier to coat the beets evenly now in a large bowl combine the beets with a yogurt dressing now gently TOS your beads until evenly coat it with the dressing wearing glov you

Can here cuz it’s going to stain your hands again then sprinkle with 100 G or 3/4 of a cup of coly chopped walnuts or pistachios over the salad for add a crunch and flavor walnuts offer a lovely texture and Earthly flavor that pairs well with beets but also pistachios can

Add a pop of color and slightly sweeter taste you can serve the beet salad immediately or refrigerate for a short time just to let the flavors come together there you have it my Greek beet salad you can enjoy this as a refreshing nutritious side or A light meal on its

Own the color of the salad’s amazing a bright purple make sure you try this at your next get together and really impress your guests hey Foodies did you know that only 4% of you guys who are watching are actually subscribed join the foodie family by hitting the Subscribe button below let’s bump up

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  1. Im from Europe (Netherlands) and have lived myself in Greece. You are the single one best youtuber to explain delicious Greek recipes! Thank you so much.

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