Yesterday I had a busy day. Cornelius and I decided to ride our bikes to Pitt Meadows so that we could ride along the Fraser River trails. We saw a couple of bald eagles up close, 2 donkeys and a few cows grazing. It was a lovely day and we managed to ride more than 80km. You think after all that, we'd be ready to relax and put our feet up. Not so. Last night was the first night of our Tennis Leisure Club, and we rocked the balls & racquets super-fun-style! We played by our own rules, cuz that's how we roll! Major fun was had and I think all Leisure Club members are pleased to note that this will be a recurring Monday night event.
Today I had to play catch up with work and didn't want anything fussy to mess with when it came to my lunch. I also wanted a little comfort, after all, my muscles were a bit stiff after all that activity the day before, so I called my mom and requested her mixed bean salad recipe. When I was a kid, I was a very fussy eater (actually, some people would still say I am!) and I hated all kinds of beans. But somehow, this salad was one of my favorites. It was tangy with vinegar and had a touch of sweetness and lots of crunch. I modified the recipe because I like the taste of cider vinegar better than white vinegar, and I didn't have a can of yellow or lima beans, so I added some extra veggies and cut back on the amount of dressing a bit. I couldn't wait to eat this salad the next day, so I ate a bowl of it about an hour and it was delicious. I also know that this salad will taste even better tommorrow! This recipe makes a huge serving bowl full, so it's perfect for picnics and bbqs.
mixed bean salad
1 can of green beans
1 can of yellow wax beans
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of lima beans
1 can of chick peas
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 red onion, finely diced
1 c celery, diced
1/3 c cider vinegar
1/3 c olive oil
1/4 c white sugar or honey
1 t paprika
salt & pepper
1. Drain and rinse all beans and combine in a large bowl. Add chopped vegetables.
2. Combine ingredients for the dressing and mix well. Pour over salad and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
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