FRESH PICKLED BEET MELODY

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A modern day spin on an old-time favorite, incorporating fresh beets, carrots. and onion in a tangy, sweet marinade. Very quick and easy to make. Beets stain! Make sure to wear an apron!

Provided by Ginger Hackley

Time P1DT50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 beets, stems removed
4 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch slices
1 large onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 ½ cups cider vinegar
⅔ cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil

Steps:

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 cider 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 cider 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 271.2 mg, Sugar 15.7 g