Ayşe ŞahinkayaCommis
08 July 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

This hearty Turkish cold salad is made by quickly tenderizing beets in a pressure cooker, then mixing them with walnuts and garlic yogurt. Using a pressure cooker significantly cuts the traditional, hours-long boiling time.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cook the beets in a pressure cooker

25 min

Place the beets in a pressure cooker and add enough water to cover them. Close the lid and cook for 25 minutes after it reaches pressure.

2

Peel and dice

10 min

Once the pressure has released, peel and dice the beets.

3

Make the dressing

5 min

Mix the strained yogurt with the garlic, olive oil, and salt.

4

Toss and serve

5 min

Toss the diced beets with the dressing and walnuts, and serve cold.

Reminder

Wear gloves when peeling the beets after removing them from the pressure cooker; their color can easily stain your hands. Contains tree nuts (walnuts) and dairy (yogurt).

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Barış Karaca Aide de Cuisine 2 months ago

Düdüklüde 25 dakika bende pancarları tam yumuşatmadı, çatal batırdığımda hâlâ dirençliydi ve 10 dakika daha pişirmem gerekti. Bu yüzden salatayı planladığımdan çok daha geç bir saatte servis edebildim.

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