Description
A classic Russian dish, Olivier Salad, also known as Russian Potato Salad, is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings and celebrations. This creamy salad combines potatoes, carrots, eggs, peas, pickles, and ham or bologna, all tossed in a rich mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato and Carrot Mixture:
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 large carrots (peeled and diced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 6–7 dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cooked ham or bologna (diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes and Carrots: Boil diced potatoes and carrots until fork-tender, then drain and cool.
- Prepare Eggs: Boil eggs, cool in an ice bath, peel, and chop finely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix potatoes, carrots, eggs, peas, pickles, and ham. Add mayonnaise and mustard, if using, and season.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Try using diced chicken or sausage as a variation.
- Adjust mayo for a lighter version or substitute with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
