Best Potato Beetroot Salad Cyprus Dish Recipes

PANTZAROSALATA, MY MUM'S BEETROOT AND POTATO SALAD AND TSIPOURA

Steps:

• Place the beetroots in the pressure cooker with water to cover them.
• Wash the potatoes with the skin on, put the basket on top and cook them for about 20 minutes.
• Boil eggs separately for five minutes from boiling point and then put them in cold water.
• Peel the potatoes while still hot and cut them into smaller pieces. Drizzle some olive oil on top.
• Cut all the remaining ingredients into smaller pieces.
• Place vinaigrette ingredients in a shaker and shake to combine. Add to salad and mix well.
• Refrigerate for half an hour before serving.

POTATO AND BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot. Fill the pot with cold water until it is 1 inch over the top of the potatoes. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook until just tender, about 15 - 20 minutes. Drain. When warm, remove the loose peels and chop the potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to cover. Set aside.
• Cook the beets over medium heat for 45- 60 minutes, or until fork-tender in a separate pot. The cooking time will depend on the size of the beets. Drain and let them cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. When still warm, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to cover. Set aside.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.
• Mix cooked potatoes, beets, shallot, green peas, and corn in a large bowl. Gently mix in the dressing until it coats the potatoes well.
• Cover the potato salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If you have time to make it ahead, it tastes even better the next day!
• Just before serving, garnish with more fresh dill and crumbled queso fresco, if desire.

POTATO & BEETROOT SALAD ( CYPRUS DISH )

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes or thin slices.
• To boil fresh beetroot, the roots are placed in a pan of lightly salted water, covered and simmered for between 45 minutes and two hours, depending on their size. Small beets and minibeet varieties may cook in as little as 30 minutes. Large mature roots may take at least two hours to cook. After boiling, beetroot can be refreshed in cold water, which also cools them enough for the skins to be easily removed. Peel them and cut into small pieces. You can use pickled beetroot if you like.
• Add the chopped spring onion and sliced eggs.
• Mix these ingredients together and add the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and salt.
• Serve with feta cheese or cottage cheese.

BEET AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters and steam over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. When they are cool enough to handle, cut in small dice.
• Peel the beets and cut in small dice. In a large bowl, combine with the potatoes, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs and chives.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and salt. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the vegetables. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Serve right away or refrigerate.