BEETROOT SALAD WITH YOGHURT RECIPE

Everytime my mother would prepare a beetroot dish when I was a child,  instantaneously, I would pull a long face and throw tantrums, anything just to avoid eating it. LOL, that was so many years ago. If she were alive today, she would be surprised how my tastes have changed and beetroot has become a twice a week 'must eat' in my list of healthy eating! Bless her soul....she was a wonderful human being and a great mom.

I love beetroot and all the wonderful nourishment it provides! This is a popular recipe from Turkey to North Africa and the Mediterranean. Alright,  here is a Beetroot Salad recipe, easy to make, so good for your health! Anyone can make it. You don't have to know how to cook to make this!

Beetroot salad with yoghurt -  'Good Housekeeping' magazine

Beetroot salad with yoghurt  by Andrew Scrivani (New York Times)

INGREDIENTS:
250 grams unsalted cooked beetroot (or roasted) and cut into thin half moons (see picture)
6 tablespoon thick yoghurt (preferably not too sour)
powdered pepper to taste (less than 1/4 tsp should do)
salt (as desired)
lemon juice (2 tsp) OR vinegar (1 tsp) ,adjust to your desire
chopped mint or dil leaves or parsley (not too much)
1 tsp of sugar (don't be shocked, a tsp is alright - about 26 calories!, adds zest to salad), Optional
finely chopped or minced garlic - half clove (1/2)
Few chopped peanuts or walnuts (optional , doesnot contain in original recipe)

Mix the beetroot, salt, pepper, lemon juice (or vinegar), sugar, minced or chopped garlic and keep aside in a bowl (covered)  for an hour or two. Take yoghurt either cold or room temperature and spoon it on to the prepared beetroot. Remember if you mix the yoghurt into it, it will turn pink. I prefer to spoon it over the beetroot. Decorate with chopped dil, mint or parsley. You can add a few chopped walnuts or peanuts to it for a nutty flavour if you wish.

Health benefits of beetroot: Beetroots are a rich source of potent antioxidants and nutrients, including magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin C, and betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health.