Apple Beet Salad with Creamy Diil Dressing Recipe

Name: Apple Beet Salad with Creamy Diil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 medium beets steamed, peeled and juliened; 1/4 cup yogurt, plain prefer low-fat; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, light; 2 tablespoons sour cream, light; 1 clove garlic minced, 1 small clove; 1 1/2 tablespoons dill weed freshly chopped; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 each lemon small one; 2 each apples tart, prefer granny smith, halved, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 1/2 quarts lettuce mixed, like Boston, leaf or romaine; 4 tablespoons pecans toasted and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 medium beets steamed, peeled and juliened
1/4 cup yogurt, plain prefer low-fat
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, light
2 tablespoons sour cream, light
1 clove garlic minced, 1 small clove
1 1/2 tablespoons dill weed freshly chopped
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 each lemon small one
2 each apples tart, prefer granny smith, halved, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 quarts lettuce mixed, like Boston, leaf or romaine
4 tablespoons pecans toasted and coarsely chopped

1
In a medium bowl, drizzle vinegar over beets and combine until beets are well coated, refrigerate overnight.
2
You can also use canned or pickled beets to save time.
3
Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic and dill in small bowl.
4
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Squeeze lemon juice over apple slices.
6
Toss to coat.
7
Arrange greens on platter or plates.
8
Arrange julienned beets over the greens.
9
Top with a decorative arrangement of apple slices.
10
Either dress the salad just before serving or simply serve the dressing at the table on the side to prevent the dressing from turning pink from the beet juices.
11
Before serving sprinkle with the toasted pecans.

224

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 3 medium beets steamed, peeled and juliened, 1/4 cup yogurt, plain prefer low-fat, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, light, and more.

Yes, Apple Beet Salad with Creamy Diil Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Beet Salad with Creamy Diil Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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