Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 tablespoon orange juice

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 pounds golden beets, peeled and cut into matchsticks

3 scallions, sliced

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Whisk together oil, vinegar, zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper. Tosswith beets, scallions, and cilantro.