Fresh Pickled Beet Melody Recipe

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.