First things first, we can’t even begin to talk about the taste until we discuss the color!
Hello gorgeous!
I mean seriously, if I had to come back in another life as a salad dressing, you better believe it is gonna be this one! Is this not one of the most beautiful colors you have ever seen!? It almost looks fake.
Okay, now that we covered the beauty of this dressing I am ready to move on to the taste:)
Raw beets are very earthy.
Many would say they taste like dirt – I however, prefer earthy.
Beets also contain a lot of sugar, as a matter of fact, they contain the most sugar of any other veggie. So I think it’s fair to say that beets are both earthy and sweet.
Take the earthy, sweet flavor of a raw beet and combine it with some tangy apple cider vinegar, sweet honey, a little onion and garlic, and some rich, creamy Greek yogurt and you will end up with this sweet, earthy, tangy, beautiful salad dressing.
It’s a “pop-everything-into-the-food-processor-and-blend” type of dressing.
Very simple. Very quick. Very show-stopping.
This is the kind of a dressing that you could absolutely should serve when you are having friends over. It has a WOW factor and is a conversation piece in color alone.
It’s lovely drizzled over some field greens or some spicy arugula.
I’ve been especially loving it on greens with some feta cheese, grilled balsamic chicken, and sliced almonds… UM! (that’s how KAtie says yum and it is starting to rub off on me!).
But don’t feel you have to use it only on salads!! We have also been spooning it over grilled salmon and dipping whole wheat pita stuffed with arugula and goat cheese into it as well.
So tell me… have you guys ever seen or tried a dressing like this before? Have you ever used raw beets in any of your recipes??
Ingredients
- 1 cup of chopped up beets about 1 large beet
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 2 tbsp of honey
- 1 clove of crushed garlic
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup of plain fat free Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into your food processor and puree until the mixture is smooth.
- Makes about 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 1mg
Cara says
This sounds incredible. And, incredibly delicious, easy, and healthy. It’s going on my list!
marne says
Sounds good. I’m assuming the beets are raw? Must really have to whir them a long time in the food processor.
healthy&homemade says
Looks and sounds delicious! I’ve always been a cooked beet hater, but maybe I’ll give this a shot because the other flavors in combination with the beets actually sound delicious. Plus, it’s pretty ^_^
Rebecca says
Hi, this looks great, but i have a silly question. Is beets the same as beetroot?
Here in australia we don’t cook beetroot, it is served cold, from a tin, in it’s juices, with salads, and on burgers.For me it is a summer staple food.So if it IS the same thing i think this dressing will be perfect!
I couldn’t imagine cooked beetroot 😛
Dani says
Cara – It’s so good! Try spooning it over some grilled salmon…yum!
Marne – The beets are raw but I chopped them up before blending them so they actually broke down pretty quickly.
Healthy and Homemade – Perhaps a raw beet will convert you?!
Rebecca – Beet and beet root are the same thing but I have a feeling that the beets you are eating from the tin are already cooked or at the very least pickled. Eating raw beets is pretty rare:)
Marcela Luna says
Looks delicious What can I substitute the greek yogurt with for a vegan version?
Ricki says
This does sound (and look) great. I’ve had a salad dressing made with roasted beets, blended up, but never raw. Must try!
Rebecca says
Thanks Dani, i never knew that.
I think i am going to buy some extra beetroot and see what else i can do with it 🙂
Dani says
Ricki – Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Rebecca – Sounds good! I’ll be eager to hear about what you come up with:)
Lauren Slayton says
I’m such a beet lover but generally with you on simple dressings. I’m thinking, ala the hummus you posted that this could also be thickened and done as a dip too. I agree, best color ever!
Dani says
Lauren – Beet hummus? I will have to try this! Great idea:)
Danica says
I never even thought to use beets for a dressing. I am totally printing this out to try since I have some in my fridge – Thanks, Dani!
Nick says
I’m a chef, and just made this dressing today. I have never tried a beet dressing, much less cooking with beets. I enjoy how easy it is and how great it tastes. This is a great and flavorful dressing I would recommend; it has a very sweet earthy tone to it. I was thinking about putting it on a mixed green salad with some cucumbers, dried cranberries(maybe), goat cheese and walnuts or pine nuts. The only thing different I did compared to the recipe is slicing them and grilling them before blending them with all the other ingredients. Makes for a nice flavor additive.
Heather says
Hi Dani,
I love all your recipes! I actually don’t love beets that much, but I buy them and juice them for the health benefits. I would love to try this recipe. Do you think I could sub lemon juice for the apple cider vinegar, or will it not be as good. I don’t keep a lot of vinegar on hand except balsamic and white vinegar (for cleaning). Perhaps, I should stock my pantry a bit better, but since I have 4 lemon trees I usually just go with that. What are your thoughts n vinegar substitutions- is it worth it to stock up or can I just sub lemon juice and hope for the best. I did sub lemon juice in the chickpea salad (that recipe was so… UM) it turned out great.
Heather says
Hi again Danie,
I made this today. I had to sub a white onion for a yellow, but it still tastes very good. I also added a squeeze of lemon juice- my tastebuds are on the tart side. However, I pureed this in a food processor (the same brand I see that you use in many of your videos) and it never really became smooth. Is it suppose to? The texture is more pulpy, though I don’t mind it. I was thinking that perhaps I could juice the beet in the future and make a sleek looking dressing if I wanted to… thoughts?
Kimberly Clark says
Yum! Just made it.
Marleen says
Sounds yummy. And the color is just… #princessdressing
Any idea on how long it’ll last in the fridge??
Dani says
Yes! I it will last up to one week in the fridge.
Evelyn kelley says
I am so ready to try this. I just tasted beet dressing for the first time. Fabulous..
Dani says
Enjoy!!
Miracle says
I made it last night and it was so good. Thanks for sharing your recipe
Dani says
So glad you enjoyed it! thanks for letting me know.
Kim says
Have you ever used roasted beets instead of raw when making this dressing?
Dani says
I haven’t, but I bet it would be great!