Olivier Salad
Olivier Salad, also known as Russian salad, is a classic dish with roots in Russian culinary tradition. It is a hearty, creamy, and delightful blend of tender vegetables, proteins, and a distinctive dressing that has been enjoyed worldwide as a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Salad base
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 4 whole eggs hard-boiled and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
- 5 pieces pickles diced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise preferably homemade or high-quality
- 2 tablespoons sour cream optional, for added tanginess
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to taste
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by boiling the diced potatoes and carrots in salted water. Cook until just tender—about 10-12 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes and carrots with the chopped eggs, thawed peas, diced ham, and pickles.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (if using), Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Gently fold the dressing into the salad mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or overnight for deeper flavor.
Notes
Chef's Tip:
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add more vegetables like green beans or bell peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5339IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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