Russian Style Salad Salat Olivier
Dive into the creamy, savory world of Russian cuisine with this classic Salat Olivier, a hearty potato salad that's a must-try at any festive table. Packed with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, tangy pickles, juicy chicken or bologna sausage, and vibrant green peas, this dish combines simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors and textures. The salad is dressed in a rich and tangy mayonnaise-based sauce, perfectly seasoned with a hint of salt and black pepper for a balanced bite. Traditionally served chilled, this versatile dish works wonderfully as a side, appetizer, or even a light main course. With its quick prep time, simple steps, and nostalgic charm, Salat Olivier is the perfect way to bring authentic Russian flavors to your kitchen while impressing family and friends alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Potatoes
- 2 medium Carrots
- 4 large Eggs
- 4 medium Pickles
- 1 cup Cooked chicken or bologna sausage
- 1 cup Canned green peas
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the potatoes and carrots thoroughly. Peel them if desired, though traditionally they are boiled with the skin on.
Place the potatoes and carrots in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
In a separate pot, boil the eggs for 10 minutes to make hard-boiled eggs. After cooking, transfer them to an ice bath to cool down, then peel the shells.
Once the potatoes and carrots are cooked, drain the water and allow them to cool completely. Peel if you hadn’t done so before boiling.
Dice the potatoes, carrots, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and cooked chicken or sausage into small, uniform cubes (around 1/4 inch).
Drain the canned green peas and add them to the diced ingredients in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the salt and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
Gently combine the dressing with the diced salad ingredients, ensuring everything is well coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more mayonnaise, salt, or pepper to your preference.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy your authentic Salat Olivier!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.6 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1182 mg | 394% | |
| Sodium | 6656 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 124.7 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 5232 mg | 111% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
