Salpicão - brazilian salad

Name: Salpicão - brazilian salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 10.5 oz chicken (1 fillet); 1 carrot; ½ apple; 1 oz green olives; 2.8 oz peas; 2.8 oz corn; 0.5 oz parsley; 5.3 oz fromage blanc (or thick yogurt substitute); 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt; Pepper; Juice of ½ lime; 1 tbsp mustard; 1 potato; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp vinegar

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Starter

Very Easy

1 h 35 m

319 Kcal

Come with us to Brazil and discover a new culinary specialty: Salpicão! A richly flavored salad that's easy to make at home. Fresh vegetables, tender shredded meat, apples for a touch of sweetness, and a creamy sauce to bring it all together. For a crunchy touch with an irresistible flavor, turn your potatoes into thin fries. A great idea to take along on a picnic, to work for lunch, or to a friend's barbecue ;-)

Materials

mandoline

Preparation

Preparation20 min

Waiting time40 min

Cook time35 min

Fries: peel the potato and slice it into thin rounds using a mandoline. Cut the slices into small sticks.
Place potatoes in a bowl, cover with water and add 1/2 tsp. vinegar. Let stand 10 min. Preheat oven to 430°F/220°C.
Drain the potato sticks and toss them with 1 tbsp olive oil. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 430°F/220°C. Leave to cool.
The salad: Cut the chicken into small pieces and cook in boiling water for 15 min. Leave to cool, then shred.
Sauce: combine fromage blanc, olive oil, salt, pepper, lime juice and mustard.
Grate the carrot, slice the olives, dice the apple and chop the parsley.
Put everything in a bowl, add the corn, peas, chicken and sauce and mix. Chill for 20 min.
Top the salad with the potato sticks, and it's ready to serve!

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FAQ ❓

What are the nutritional benefits of Salpicão?

Salpicão is rich in protein from the chicken, fiber from the vegetables and vitamins, making it a balanced and nutritious starter.

How can I personalize the Salpicão recipe?

You can add other vegetables such as peppers or avocados, or replace the chicken with tuna for a different version.

Can Salpicão be prepared in advance?

Yes, it's a good idea to prepare it a few hours in advance so that the flavours blend well, but add the potato sticks just before serving to keep them crisp.