Beet Salad Dressing Recipe
Creamy oil-free, dairy-free Beet Salad Dressing with lemon, garlic, and miso. Easy to make. Delicious over sprouts, salads, and grain bowls. (Nut-Free Option)
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Equipment
- Blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw walnuts or cashews, or sunflower seeds, soaked until softened, rinsed, and drained
- ½ cup chopped cooked beet
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 ½ lemons
- 2 small cloves garlic
- 4 teaspoons white miso or mellow miso
- ⅔ cup water plus more as needed (see notes)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the walnuts: Cover with water and refrigerate overnight, or soak in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse before blending for a smoother, creamier dressing.
- Blend: Transfer the soaked and drained walnuts, cooked beet, lemon juice, garlic, white miso, and water to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Immersion blender option: Place all ingredients in a tall, narrow container, keeping the blender head fully submerged. Blend thoroughly, gently moving the blender to incorporate everything. Well-softened walnuts and finely chopped cooked beet work best. The texture may be slightly more rustic than with a high-speed blender.
- Adjust: Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until pourable. Taste and adjust the lemon juice or miso.
- Serve: Drizzle over sprouts just before serving, toss with salad, or spoon over a grain bowl.
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Notes
Nutrition: Approximately 1.8 grams of plant-based omega-3s (ALA) per serving.
Cook the beets: Trim and scrub the beets, then place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30–45 minutes, depending on their size, until fork-tender. Drain and discard the cooking water. Let cool, then rub off the skins and chop.
Nut-Free: Replace the walnuts with raw sunflower seeds, soaked until softened, rinsed, and drained. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed. The dressing will have a slightly earthier flavor.
Making a dip? Start with less water and add more gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
