Easy Beet Vinaigrette

Why We Love This Recipe

• Easy recipe: You can make this recipe in just 5 minutes, and it can be made by adding everything to a mason jar and shaking it up.
• Great on any salad: Since this dressing is earthy, sweet, and tangy, it's great on vegetable, green, and fruit salads.
• More than a dressing: This beet vinaigrette can also be used as a marinade for vegetables or for drizzling on top of roasted veggies.
• Easy way to eat more beets: Beets are packed with betalains, which have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this beet vinaigrette:

Ingredient Notes

• Beet juice: You should be able to find bottled beet juice at your local grocery store. We use this brand. You could also roast one small beet and then use a food processor to bring the dressing together.
• Balsamic vinegar: You can use whatever vinegar you have, but we chose balsamic to preserve the color of the vinaigrette and to add a rich sweetness. Red wine vinegar would also be an excellent choice here.
• Olive oil: We save our higher quality olive oil for dressings and dips, where the flavor will really shine through.
• Maple syrup: You can also use agave or honey if you don't have any maple syrup on hand.
• Garlic powder: Optional, but adds extra flavor!
• Salt: We always use Diamond brand kosher salt unless otherwise noted in a recipe. We do not suggest using table salt. If that's all you have, start with less and taste before adding more.

Step-by-step Instructions

STEP 1: Add everything to a small mixing bowl.

STEP 2: Whisk until evenly incorporated and emulsified.

You can also add everything to a mason jar and shake it up!

Expert Tips and FAQs

• Serve this beet vinaigrette on top of:
  • Beet Feta Salad
  • Pomegranate Couscous Salad
  • Fall Kale Apple Salad
  • Roasted Beet and Berry Salad
  • Stone Fruit Salad
  • Pumpkin Pecan Salad
• You can also use beet vinaigrette as a marinade for meats and/or vegetables.
• If you want to make this recipe even easier, you can add everything to a mason jar and shake it up instead of mixing it up in a bowl.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Shake or whisk well before serving.
• Freezer storage: For long term storage, freeze this beet vinaigrette in ice cube trays, then transfer the cubes to a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
• Optional: For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh herbs (thyme, basil, parsley, etc. to the beet dressing.

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