Roasted Beetroot Salad

By Rootscafe

1 May 2025

Roasted Beetroot Salad

Serves 4

1.5 kg Beetroot,roasted and peeled quartered Sea salt

Ground Black Pepper

For the Yogurt Sauce

3 Tbsp Tahini 1 cup Greek style yogurt or hung yogurt

2-3 tbsp Olive Oil

1-2 tbsp warm water

For the Herb Oi

1/2 small bunch of dill

1/2 small bunch of fresh coriander

A good squeeze of Lemon Juice

Grated Zest of Lemon

5 tbsp Olive Oil

To Garnish
Toasted Sesame seeds

Arrange the beetroots quarters in a large platter

To make the Herb Oil, pour the boiling water into a bowl immerse the dill and coriander in it. Leave to blanch for 1 minute. The drain and cool the herbs under the cold running water.

Ising a blender , blitz the herbs with a squeeze of lemon juice and the lemon zest., olive oil and salt and pepper. Blend it to a smooth paste adding more olive oil if needed.

Combine the ingredients for the yogurt sauce, adding just enough of warm water to give the mixture a smooth sauce consistency. Drizzle the yogurt

sauce over the beetroot. Soon over the herb oil, then sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds to garnish.