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Easy Beet Vinaigrette

Published: Aug 14, 2023 by Lexi

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Front view of beet vinaigrette in a mason jar.
Overhead view of strawberry salad with beet vinaigrette.

This Easy Beet Vinaigrette is a 5-minute recipe that combines the earthiness of beets with the tang of balsamic, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. It's a light and fresh dressing that's perfect on any green salad.

We love this beet vinaigrette on a simple spinach salad with fresh berries, pecans and goat cheese.

Most beet vinaigrette recipes involve roasting a whole beet, which although delicious, takes quite a bit of time.

With just 7 ingredients, this recipe is as simple as mixing everything together, and it's completely vegan, gluten free, and nut free. It's great atop roasted vegetables, fruit salads, and green salads.

It's slightly sweet, earthy, and tangy, which makes it such a versatile option for so many recipes.

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  • Ingredients
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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:

Overhead view of beet vinaigrette ingredients, including balsamic vinegar and beet juice.
Just 7 ingredients to make this simple 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!

On the left: adding ingredients to bowl. On the right: ingredients after stirring together.
Whisk in a bowl or add to a jar with a lid for easy shaking and storing.

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.
Front view of beet vinaigrette in a mason jar.
Try this beet vinaigrette on your next simple green salad!

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Overhead view of strawberry salad with beet vinaigrette.

Easy Beet Vinaigrette


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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: ½ cup (8oz) 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Easy Beet Vinaigrette is a 5-minute recipe that combines the earthiness of beets with the tang of balsamic, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. It's a light and fresh dressing that's perfect on any green salad.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons beet juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until well combined. 
  2. Alternatively, add everything to a mason jar with a lid and shake until combined. 

Notes

Beet Juice: We use store-bought beet juice, which is available at many grocery stores, typically near the produce section. 

Vinegar: You can also use red wine, white wine or apple cider vinegar in this recipe.

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.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dressing
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 1.8 g
  • Sodium: 78.7 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g

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  1. Lori

    August 14, 2023 at 1:32 pm

    This was delicious. Next time I will try with honey.

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