Beet Walnut Goat Cheese Dip

Name: Beet Walnut Goat Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 small pickled beets (3 ounces), plus 2 tablespoons pickling liquid; 1/2 c. toasted walnuts, plus more chopped, for serving; 8 oz. garlic-and-herb goat cheese, at room temperature; Cut-up vegetables, for serving

The color makes it almost too pretty to eat (almost!).

By Ree DrummondPublished: Aug 13, 2025

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the pioneer woman beet walnut goat cheese dip

Alison Gootee

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

I know beets can be a little controversial—folks tend to either love ’em or leave ’em. But me? I’m firmly planted on team beet. They’re naturally sweet, beautifully earthy, and that vibrant magenta color? Well, it makes me smile every time. This beet, walnut, and goat cheese dip is as easy as can be—just three ingredients!—but it packs a big punch in the flavor (and color) department. It’s the kind of cheerful, crowd-pleasing appetizer I love to set out for parties, holidays, or a quiet girls’ night in. Serve it with crisp veggies, crunchy crackers, or warm pita. Trust me—this one’s a keeper!

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Ingredients

8 small pickled beets (3 ounces), plus 2 tablespoons pickling liquid
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, plus more chopped, for serving
8 oz. garlic-and-herb goat cheese, at room temperature
Cut-up vegetables, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Add the beets and toasted walnuts to a food processor. Pulse until very finely chopped.
2. Step 2Add the goat cheese and beet pickling liquid. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Step 3Spoon the dip into a small bowl and top with more chopped toasted walnuts. Serve with cut-up vegetables.

Tip: You can make beet walnut goat cheese dip up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it covered. Just before serving, give it a good stir and top with the chopped walnuts.