Brazilian Chicken Salad (Salpicao de Frango)

Name: Brazilian Chicken Salad (Salpicao de Frango)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound coarsely shredded cooked chicken; 1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 cup pitted green olives, chopped; 0.75 cup golden raisins; 2 carrots, grated; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 0.25 green apple, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 pinch white sugar; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste; 2 large lettuce leaves; 4 sprigs watercress; 2 cups shoestring potato sticks

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This is a really easy chicken salad made with a cream and mustard dressing instead of mayo, which results in a lighter taste. Great for leftover chicken.

Recipe by Mia

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound coarsely shredded cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup pitted green olives, chopped
¾ cup golden raisins
2 carrots, grated
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
¼ green apple, finely chopped
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch white sugar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Garnish (optional):

2 large lettuce leaves
4 sprigs watercress
2 cups shoestring potato sticks

Directions

Combine chicken, corn, olives, raisins, carrots, celery, and apple in a large bowl.
Stir together cream and mustard in a cup and season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley.
Arrange lettuce leaves and watercress on a platter and spoon salad in the middle. Sprinkle shoestring potato sticks on top and press into salad. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355	Calories
19g	Fat
31g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 427mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 5mg	27%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 530mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.