Traditional Russian Olivier Salad
Indulge in the timeless charm of Traditional Russian Olivier Salad, a beloved dish perfect for any holiday table or casual gathering. This classic recipe combines tender potatoes, sweet carrots, creamy eggs, savory cooked ham, zingy pickles, and vibrant peas, all bound together by a rich mayonnaise dressing. Simple to prepare, yet bursting with hearty flavors and wholesome textures, this iconic Russian potato salad is a comforting crowd-pleaser that only gets better with time as the flavors meld beautifully. Serve it chilled for a satisfying appetizer or side dish that highlights the essence of Russian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium potatoes
- 2 pieces carrots
- 4 pieces eggs
- 1.5 cups cooked ham
- 5 pieces pickles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the potatoes and carrots thoroughly. Cook them in a pot of boiling water for around 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool before peeling.
While the potatoes and carrots are cooking, place the eggs in a separate pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Let them cook for about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, peel the eggs.
Dice the cooled potatoes, carrots, and eggs into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the pickles and the cooked ham into similar-sized cubes and add them to the mixing bowl.
Blanch the frozen peas by cooking them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to halt cooking, then add to the mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise to the bowl along with salt and ground black pepper. Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is well-coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1602 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 976 mg | 21% | |
*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.
