- 1/2 small red onion, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander, lightly toasted
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (14- to 15-ounces) can whole small beets, drained and quartered
- 1/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- Soak onion in cold water in a small bowl 10 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
- Whisk together vinegar, coriander, sugar, and salt in a salad bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
- Toss onion and beets with dressing.
- Steam sugar snaps over boiling water, covered, 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well in sieve and toss with beet mixture.