Beet Salad Dressing (Quick & Easy)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Beet Salad Dressing (Quick & Easy)
Description
The Beet Salad Dressing (Quick & Easy) recipe is a simple vinaigrette made by mixing olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, along with salt and ground black pepper. Shaken together in a sealed jar, it emulsifies to a smooth dressing that balances the earthiness of beets with acidity and sweetness.
This dressing is well suited to enhance roasted or pickled beet salads, adding moisture and tang that lift the flavors. The Dijon mustard works as an emulsifier and adds a mild spicy note, while honey softens the acidity of the balsamic vinegar.
Keeping the dressing refrigerated helps maintain freshness between uses. It can be shaken again before serving to re-emulsify if separation occurs.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
Instructions
- Gather the dressing ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients in a sealable canning jar. Close the lid and shake vigorously to combine.
- Keep dressing refrigerated between uses. Enjoy atop your favorite roasted and pickled beet salads!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.