Independence Day Recipe by Donna Fasano

Independence Day is a big deal here in the United States. Americans celebrate our nation’s independence with family picnics, music, laughter, fun, and fireworks. July 4^th is a national holiday and we take full advantage of it!

Here’s a recipe to one of my picnic favorites.

Chicken Salad

4 cups chopped, cooked chicken

1 ½ cups chopped celery (leafy tops included)

½ cup toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans are great, so are sunflower seeds)

6 slices crumbled, cooked bacon

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 ¼ cups sour cream

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup ricotta cheese (optional, see note below)

Mix together first 5 ingredients. Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise and ricotta cheese until well blended.  Add to chicken mixture. Chill before serving.

Note: If ricotta cheese is omitted, double the amount of mayonnaise.

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