Appetizer Vegetarian · Do-ahead · Gluten Free · Vegetable sides

Yoghurt beet dip

This fuchsia-colored dip is so visually beautiful and even better eaten smeared on bread or endive leaves. The tang from the vinegar and yoghurt balances perfectly with the earthy sweetness of the beets.

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Serves 6

1 medium beet, cooked and peeled
1 cup Greek yoghurt
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp Kosher salt, or to taste
1 tsp dried mint
1 tsp finely chopped fresh tarragon
Olive oil for drizzling

Into a medium bowl, grate the cooked beet on the large holes of a box grater.
Add the rest of the ingredients except the olive oil and mix well to combine.
Taste to make it delicious, keeping in mind that the flavors will deepen as the dip rests.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for the flavors to develop.
Stir, drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Do ahead
You can prepare this up to 3 days in advance in an airtight container.
If the yoghurt “weeps” just stir in together again and drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.