Sweet and Zesty Pickled Beet Salad

Ingredients

• 3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
• 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow or red pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped radish
• 3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• DRESSING:
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper