My Day Off

I love my days off.  Especially when the sun is shining and the ground is dry.  This means it’s bicycle riding day.  Over the summer , John and I have run into some interesting things on our bicycle adventures, and we didn’t have to travel far from home to find them.  If you look hard enough, adventures and interesting things can be found anywhere.

 Just open your eyes and look around 

In other words, take time to ” Smell the Roses” .

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Avacado Ginger Salsa

As summer is nearing it’s end, we must have one last reminder of our fun in the sun.  This salsa is so refreshing, it is well suited to go with salmon and seafood.  

 

~Avacado Ginger Salsa~

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup(125mL) plain yogurt , preferably balkan style
  • 2 green onions sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup(50mL) pickled ginger, drained and chopped *
  • 1 ripe avacado, diced
  • 1 english cucumber ,seeded and diced
  • 1/2 tsp(2mL) salt or to taste

Preparation

Place all ingredients into a medium size bowl, and stir in the yogurt

* pickled ginger can be purchased at Asian markets, or the International section at most grocery stores

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