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Home » Recipes » Lunch » Salad + Dressing » Beet Salad Dressing

Aug 3, 2010(updated August 23, 2022)

Beet Salad Dressing

4.71 from 48 votes
By Dani Spies
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This sweet and tart beet salad dressing is easy to make and absolutely beautiful. It’s a bright, creamy vinaigrette made with raw beets that is the perfect way top your favorite salad. I especially love this dressing paired with an arugula and goat cheese salad, so good!

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 going to be this raw beet salad dressing! 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 have a very earthy flavor. Many people even say they taste like dirt. I, however, prefer the term 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.
 
beet salad dressing in a glass jar

ingredients needed

 
This beet dressing recipe is a “pop-everything-into-the-food-processor-and-blend” type of dressing. Very simple. Very quick. Very show-stopping. Here’s what you’ll need to whip it up:
  • Beets – you’ll need 1 cup of chopped raw beets (about 1 large beet).
  • Onion + garlic – gives the dressing delicious, fresh flavor.
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons of natural sweetener adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
  • Apple cider vinegar – every good dressing has a little acidity to it. In this one we’re using apple cider vinegar.
  • Greek yogurt – for a lovely creaminess.

ingredients for beet salad dressing

easy ingredient swaps

This beet dressing recipe is so easy to customize. Feel free to swap in ingredients that you have on hand. Here are some options:

  • Instead of honey, feel free to use maple syrup as the natural sweetener.
  • If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, simply sub in lemon juice.
  • Looking for an alternative to the Greek yogurt? You can use mayonnaise, sour cream or regular yogurt. To make this recipe dairy free, use coconut or almond milk yogurt or mayonnaise. 

how to make beet dressing

You’re just about 5 minutes away from an incredible salad dressing!

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
  • If the dressing is too thick for your liking, add a little warm water to the dressing to thin it to your preferred consistency.
  • Taste the dressing and add a little salt and pepper if you’d like.
  • Serve and enjoy!

mixing ingredients in a food processor to make beet salad dressing

ways to use raw beet dressing

Beet dressing is lovely drizzled over field greens or 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!). However, beet dressing goes beyond salads. Try it on tons of different recipes from veggie-packed bowls, or even use it as a veggie dip! Here’s some of our favorite ways to enjoy beet dressing:

  1. Use it as a marinade for baked or grilled chicken.
  2. It makes a delicious sauce spooned over cast iron salmon or baked chicken.
  3. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables for the perfect side dish.
  4. Dip a whole wheat pita stuffed with arugula and goat cheese into it or add it to your favorite sandwiches, wraps or burgers.

So many delicious options!

pouring beet salad dressing over a bowl filled with greens

storing tips

Store this creamy beet dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If the dressing appears too thick for your liking when you take it out of the fridge, simply stir in a bit of water.

more dressings & sauces to try

  • Apple Cider Dressing
  • 3 Easy DIY Salad Dressings
  • Low-Fat Blue Cheese Dressing 
  • Homemade BBQ Sauce
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.
 
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??
 
beet salad dressing in a glass jar

If you make this beet dressing recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for me and our Clean & Delicious community (thank you!).

beet dressing in a glass jar with a bowl of greens
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4.71 from 48 votes

Beet Salad Dressing

This sweet and tart beet salad dressing is easy to make and absolutely beautiful. It's a bright, creamy vinaigrette made with raw beets that is the perfect way top your favorite salad. I especially love this dressing paired with an arugula and goat cheese salad, so good!
Course: DIET, LUNCH, salad + dressing, sauce + seasoning + condiments
Cuisine: American, gluten free, nut free, vegetarian
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 23kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped raw beets, about 1 large beet
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into your food processor and puree until the mixture is smooth.
  • Makes about 1 cup.

Notes

Store this creamy beet dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If the dressing appears too thick for your liking when you take it out of the fridge, simply stir in a bit of water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Salad + Dressing, Sauce + Seasoning + Condiments, Seasonal Picks, Vegetarian

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Cara says

    August 5, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds incredible. And, incredibly delicious, easy, and healthy. It’s going on my list!

    Reply
  2. marne says

    August 6, 2010 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    Sounds good. I’m assuming the beets are raw? Must really have to whir them a long time in the food processor.

    Reply
  3. healthy&homemade says

    August 6, 2010 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    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 ^_^

    Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    August 6, 2010 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    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 😛

    Reply
  5. Dani says

    August 6, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    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:)

    Reply
    • Marcela Luna says

      July 30, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious What can I substitute the greek yogurt with for a vegan version?

      Reply
  6. Ricki says

    August 6, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    This does sound (and look) great. I’ve had a salad dressing made with roasted beets, blended up, but never raw. Must try!

    Reply
  7. Rebecca says

    August 7, 2010 at 1:34 am

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
  8. Dani says

    August 7, 2010 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Ricki – Can’t wait to hear what you think!

    Rebecca – Sounds good! I’ll be eager to hear about what you come up with:)

    Reply
  9. Lauren Slayton says

    August 10, 2010 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  10. Dani says

    August 10, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    Lauren – Beet hummus? I will have to try this! Great idea:)

    Reply
  11. Danica says

    August 11, 2010 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  12. Nick says

    June 14, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  13. Heather says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    July 19, 2012 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
  15. Kimberly Clark says

    July 4, 2013 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    Yum! Just made it.

    Reply
  16. Marleen says

    September 18, 2017 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    Sounds yummy. And the color is just… #princessdressing
    Any idea on how long it’ll last in the fridge??

    Reply
    • Dani says

      September 25, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      Yes! I it will last up to one week in the fridge.

      Reply
  17. Evelyn kelley says

    March 16, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I am so ready to try this. I just tasted beet dressing for the first time. Fabulous..

    Reply
    • Dani says

      March 19, 2018 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      Enjoy!!

      Reply
  18. Miracle says

    April 21, 2019 at 8:14 am

    5 stars
    I made it last night and it was so good. Thanks for sharing your recipe

    Reply
    • Dani says

      April 25, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      So glad you enjoyed it! thanks for letting me know.

      Reply
  19. Kim says

    April 22, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    Have you ever used roasted beets instead of raw when making this dressing?

    Reply
    • Dani says

      May 2, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      I haven’t, but I bet it would be great!

      Reply
  20. Nucci says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:49 am

    Wow!!! I’ll try.

    Reply
  21. Jules says

    October 18, 2022 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love this beetroot dressing, easy to make, if you keep frozen cooked beetroot handy even easier, I am thinking of so many ways to use it, it also looks so pretty in the bottle too , thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Dani Spies says

      October 19, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      It’s my pleasure, Jules! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply

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