salpicão
Salpicão is a Brazilian cold salad traditionally made with shredded cooked chicken, mixed with vegetables, fruit, and a mayonnaise-based dressing. It is a staple of festive Brazilian cuisine and is commonly served during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, as well as at family gatherings and on restaurant menus. The name comes from the Portuguese word salpicar, meaning to sprinkle, reflecting the dish’s mixed, speckled appearance.
Typical ingredients include shredded chicken, grated carrots, peas, corn, diced bell peppers, onions, apples or pineapple,
Preparation involves combining the ingredients with the dressing and chilling before serving. Variations exist by region