Beets With Walnut-Garlic Sauce

Made throughout the Balkans and Russia and Turkey, this side dish can be eaten alone or spread on pita bread. Make it a few hours ahead, and let it sit at room temperature to allow the flavors to mellow and meld.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts, toasted
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1  garlic clove
• 4  cups  finely chopped precooked beets

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
2. Combine walnut mixture and beets in a large bowl.