Kefir and beetroot salad dressing

A Kefir and beetroot salad dressing can provide several benefits for your health:

  1. Probiotic benefits: Kefir is a fermented dairy product that contains probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help improve your gut health and boost your immune system.
  2. Anti-inflammatory properties: Beetroot is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, such as betalains, which can help reduce inflammation in your body.
  3. Heart health benefits: Kefir has been shown to have cholesterol-lowering effects and may help improve blood pressure, which can lower your risk of heart disease. Beetroot also contains nitrates, which can help improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure.
  4. Nutrient-dense: Both kefir and beetroot are nutrient-dense foods, meaning they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial nutrients that can support overall health and well-being.
  5. Delicious taste: Adding kefir and beetroot to your salad dressing can provide a delicious and unique flavor that can help make your salads more enjoyable and satisfying.

Incorporating a delicious creamy kefir and beetroot salad dressing into your diet can provide a range of health benefits while also adding flavor and variety to your meals, without the calories. Here’s how:

Ingredients:

  • Kefir milk
  • Beetroot
  • Water kefir grains
  • Garlic
  • Red onion (optional)
  • Evaporated cane juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste

You will also need a blender (bullet or similar)

How to make it…It’s very simple and quick:

  1. Chop about 1/4 – 1/2 an onion, 1 medium fresh beet and 2-4 cloves of garlic roughly. (Put aside).
  2. Blend 1.5 cups of water kefir grains with 2 – 3 cups of milk kefir until smooth. Remove from blender.
  3. Then blend onion, beetroot, garlic & about 1 heaped teaspoon of the cane juice and salt & pepper (to taste) and add some for the water kefir grains and milk you already blended. Blend all until you have a thick paste.
  4. Add the remaining grains and milk to the blend and blitz. If it is too thick just add additional kefir milk until you are happy with the consistency.
  5. Adjust the sugar and spices to you liking. (It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days) tastes great over any salad and is delicious as an alternate coleslaw dressing.
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Final Thought:

Overall, kefir and beetroot salad dressing can provide a range of potential health benefits such as better heart health, reduced inflammation in your body, and is a delicious and nutrient-rich addition to any salad.

Uta Heidelauf
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