Beetroot Salad Dip With Greek Yogurt (Patzarosalata) Recipe
This refreshing Beetroot Salad Dip With Greek Yogurt, known as Patzarosalata, is a creamy, tangy, and vibrant Greek-inspired salad perfect as a healthy snack or side dish. It combines tender boiled beetroot with Greek yogurt, goat cheese, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon and vinegar, resulting in a flavorful dip that’s nutritious and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Beetroot
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) boiled or steamed beetroots, cut into 1 cm pieces
Dressing & Mix-ins
- 150 grams (9 tablespoons) Greek yogurt
- 50 grams (1.7 ounces) goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 40 grams (2 small) green onions, finely chopped
- 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1⅓ teaspoons fresh spearmint or dill, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Beetroot: If not already cooked, peel and cut the beetroot into 1 cm pieces. Boil or steam until tender by pricking with a knife. Cool in cold water, peel off skin if necessary, then chop.
- Make the Yogurt Mixture: In a food processor or blender, pulse together Greek yogurt, goat cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, and red wine vinegar until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the chopped beetroot, yogurt mixture, and finely chopped green onions until well combined.
- Chill and Marinate: Refrigerate the salad dip for 3 to 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend harmoniously.
Notes
- To cook beetroot for this salad, trim stems and leaves, rinse well, and boil in water until tender. Cool in cold water to stop cooking. Peel skin easily once cooled, then chop.
- You can steam the beetroot as an alternative to boiling for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and goat cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Chilling the dip enhances the flavor and texture, making it creamier and more refreshing.
