Beet and Yogurt Salad

Beets are definitely not the most glamorous root vegetable around but they sure are good for you...

Apparently beets have the ability to detoxify the blood, protect against heart disease and lower cholesterol.  Not bad! Some studies have also shown that beets slow the growth of tumors and help to boost immunity.  

After discovering all of these health benefits I thought I would give beets a chance by preparing a simple beet and yogurt salad.  Let me tell you, and this comes from someone who isn't the biggest fan of beets, the result was quite fantastic.  Give this a try! It's easy to make too. No cooking required.

Ingredients:
1 can of chopped beets (drain the juice)
1 cup low fat yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

For the dressing:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste

Method:
1. Mix the yogurt and garlic together well.
2. Pour the the yogurt-garlic mix onto the serving plate you will be using.
3. Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together.
4. Place the beets on top of the yogurt.

Tip: Don't mix the beets in or else the yogurt will turn bright pink.

5. Add the dressing on top of the beets.
6. Garnish with the fresh mint.
7. Serve immediately.

Serves 4


Adapted from Claudia Roden's Arabesque 


If you liked this salad you should try:
Turkish ground beef and yogurt pasta
Hommos Dip with Yogurt
Baba Ghanouj Dip

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