IRANIAN POTATO SALAD

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A traditional Iranian dish made for special occasions. It is similar to American potato salad, but with chicken and lots of lemon. Very refreshing. A great summer side dish. Cooking time includes setting time.

Provided by Bitter Moon

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium potatoes, boiled
4 hard-boiled eggs
3 lemons, juice of
1 lb chicken
1 (15 ounce) can baby green peas (drained)
3 -4 cups mayonnaise (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

Steps:

  • Boil, bone and cool the chicken.
  • Grate the potatoes & eggs.
  • Tear chicken into small pieces.
  • Mix together with mayonnaise and salt.
  • Mold the salad to your personal preferences by starting out using 3c of mayonnaise and adding more.
  • Do the same with the salt.
  • When mold is to your liking, add lemon juice and mix.
  • Cover mold with a layer of baby sweet peas.
  • Let set in the ice box overnight.
  • Do not eat right away or lemon juice will be too overpowering.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.1, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 154.8, Sodium 842.7, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 11, Protein 17.6

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