Description
A classic Russian Olivier Salad, also known as Russian Potato Salad, is a flavorful and creamy dish perfect for holidays or gatherings. This salad features a medley of potatoes, carrots, peas, eggs, pickles, and a tangy dressing, creating a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 6 medium pickles (diced)
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast or ham (diced, optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water, adding peas in the last 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Cook Eggs: Boil eggs for 9 minutes, then dice after cooling.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix potatoes, carrots, peas, eggs, pickles, and chicken/ham if using in a bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Salad: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Chill the salad for at least 1 hour for the best flavor.
- Olivier Salad is a popular dish for New Year’s Eve in Russia.
- Pair with rye bread or enjoy as part of a cold appetizer spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: Russian, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
