Olivier Salad
A traditional Russian potato salad, perfect for festive gatherings, blending creamy textures and vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small to medium-sized waxy potatoes
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or diced
- 1 cup sausage, diced (bologna, smoked tempeh, or chickpeas for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Boil potatoes and carrots until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Hard-Boil the eggs: Boil eggs for about 9–12 minutes, then cool in ice bath.
- Chop everything up: Dice potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, and sausage into small pieces.
- Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, folding gently.
- Dress it up: Add mayonnaise gradually until everything is coated.
- Chill out: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Final touches: Stir before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Taste for seasoning before serving. Extra herbs or a splash of lemon juice can enhance flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Olivier Salad, Russian Potato Salad, Festive Salad, Family Recipe