fresh pickled beet melody

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 beets, stems removed
• 4 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch slices
• 1 large onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
• dressing:
• 1 1/2 cups vinegar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place whole beets in a pot and cover with water. bring water to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until beets are tender, about 30 minutes.
• place carrots in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until firm but tender, about 6 minutes. place carrots in a colander under cold water to stop the cooking process, 3 to 5 minutes. remove peels and discard; cut beets into thin slices.
• whisk vinegar, sugar, ginger, orange zest, dill, sea salt, garlic powder, mustard, and black pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. whisk oil into dressing mixture. microwave dressing on high for 2 minutes; whisk again.
• combine beets, carrots, and onions together in a large container; pour dressing on top and mix well. cover the container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.