I have dusted off another old recipe. I can remember making this to take to pot luck dinners at church when my oldest was a baby. Back then I used to shop only once a month. And shopping once a month requires detailed planning when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables. Carrots and apples last a long time so we would save them to eat once some of the other more perishable produce was gone.
I am glad not to shop once a month any more. It was so much work and I found it a bit stressful especially as our family began to grow. I chose this recipe to make this week because I had an apple that was looking a bit shriveled. I knew that no one would eat that apple if I didn't cut it up into something. And I have to admit it feels so good to keep food from going to waste!
Carrot and Apple Salad
3 carrots, grated
2 small apples, chopped
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup lemon juice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Stir together all ingredients. Refrigerate for two or more hours before serving.
This looks great! I think I'm going to pull it out this week to liven up one of our normal meals. We generally have carrots and apples on hand because they last so long -- although I've never only shopped once a month and don't know how I'd handle managing the kitchen that way!
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