Nick and his best buddy Jack had a fun-filled day this past Saturday, beginning with some “tennis” (i.e., whacking balls around the tennis court while Eralda–Jack’s mom, and my lovely friend–and I played ball girls) and ending with the dyeing of eggs back at our house (in actuality, it ended with tears when the two sobbed about having to say “good-bye”; little boy love is the best!)
Nick and Eralda were back over Sunday afternoon, along with our friends Joyce, Ryan and their children, May and Zach, for both and Easter lunch and egg hunt (hunt number three for Nick). We ate many a delicious nibble: Muhammara, Sweet Potato Hummus, Ham, a Date-Olive-Spinach Salad, Jelly Bean-Topped Vanilla Cupcakes. But nary anEaster egg.
I had planned on deviling a few for the gathering, but Nick walked into the kitchen at the very moment I poised a bright blue egg over the edge of a bowl, ready to crack.
“MOMMY!!! What are you doing with my Easter egg?!!!”
(Yes, this egg. Sorry for the fuzzy phone shot:)
Uhh…uhh…oops, I thought it was a regular egg?
“Oh Mommy, you’re so silly!”
Phew.
But now it’s Tuesday, and I have 1-1/2 dozen hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator. Seizing the moment–and an egg–I made an impromptu egg-topped bean salad for dinner. What a delicious end to Easter.
3 to 4 hard cooked eggs, peeled and cut into wedges
Instructions
Steam the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes; rinse under cold water and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl along with the cucumber, red onion, bell pepper and beans,
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, honey, cumin and chipotle pepper. Season with sea salt and pepper; pour over broccoli mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Just before serving, toss in the spinach. Serve topped with egg wedges.
Making this for lunch tomorrow. Love black beans + eggs!
Camilla
Wednesday 12th of June 2013
That makes two of us, Kylie! :)
CaSaundraLeigh
Monday 2nd of May 2011
What a great way to use up Easter eggs! And I really need to start eating hard cooked eggs more...I always forget about them!
Kelly
Monday 2nd of May 2011
Adorable. I love the story about them sobbing about having to say goodbye. Kids really are too cute! I also love the name of this salad. I'm guessing the name is a take on texas 2-step!
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Tuesday 11th of June 2013
Making this for lunch tomorrow. Love black beans + eggs!
Camilla
Wednesday 12th of June 2013
That makes two of us, Kylie! :)
CaSaundraLeigh
Monday 2nd of May 2011
What a great way to use up Easter eggs! And I really need to start eating hard cooked eggs more...I always forget about them!
Kelly
Monday 2nd of May 2011
Adorable. I love the story about them sobbing about having to say goodbye. Kids really are too cute! I also love the name of this salad. I'm guessing the name is a take on texas 2-step!
Annie D.
Friday 29th of April 2011
That looks GREAT!!! Thanks for sharing!