Back to Recipe

Golden Beets Over Tzatziki With Rhubarb & Pistachios,

Here's how you make Golden Beets Over Tzatziki With Rhubarb & Pistachios,
Pause Continue Reading
  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 1d
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds beets (yellow beets, roasted)
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup pistachio nuts (raw)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, cut in chiffonade
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
  • 2 ounces fresh rhubarb (1/2 cup, shaved ,cooked until soft and pink)
  • TZATZIKI SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 pounds cucumbers (3 cucumbers, grated)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: When the cooked beets are cool enough to handle, peel and discard the skin. Cut the beets in 1-inch chunks and place in a large bowl.

  • Step 2: Add lemon juice and vinegar to the reserved oil. Whisk to combine and taste for seasoning.

  • Step 3: Pour dressing over the beets and gently toss to combine.

  • Step 4: Cover and refrigerate beets overnight.

  • FOR THE SAUCE

  • Step 5: In a colander, toss together cucumbers and 1 teaspoon salt. Place colander in sink, and let cucumbers drain for 20 to 30 minutes.

  • Step 6: Press cucumbers to extract excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl; mix in yogurt, garlic, dill, oil, lemon juice, and remaining teaspoon salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to blend; put on bottom, top with beets, top with topping, pour over rest of dressing

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.

If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.

Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.