What’s better than good old-fashioned comfort food? The way mom used to make…
This recipe is easy to make, low-cost and the best part, no preservatives! And it’s a great way to use leftovers from the night before!
TURKEY APPLE SALAD
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, cubed
1 sweet apple, cubed
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise (we use light mayo to save calories)
1 Tbsp sugar (nice for a little extra sweetness, but not required)
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
Mix all ingredients, stirring well. Refrigerate. Serve on a salad or sandwich.
Recipe and image from Real Food on a Budget by Lana McAra. Used by permission
Transforming, reusing and economizing to provide plenty—these are the principles behind Real Food on a Budget developed during 30 years of kitchen management by Mom of 7, Lana McAra. She reveals her secret formula for creating 4 nourishing meals from a single chicken, 3 meals from one beef roast and 107 ways to use ground beef—including Mock Filet Mignon and Mock T-Bone Steak—as well as dozens of substitutions.
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