Vegetarian Olivier Salad
A classic Russian favorite reimagined, Vegetarian Olivier Salad is a vibrant, hearty dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or holiday gatherings. Packed with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, crisp green peas, tangy pickles, and creamy hard-boiled eggs, this vegetarian twist on the traditional Olivier Salad swaps out meat for a tasty plant-based chicken substitute, making it both satisfying and meat-free. The creamy dressing, made with a blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, ties the flavors together beautifully while a touch of fresh dill adds a fragrant herbal note. Quick to prepare and bursting with color, this chilled salad is a true crowd-pleaser that deserves a spot on your table. If you're seeking a wholesome and flavorful vegetarian salad recipe, this one is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Potatoes
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 cup Green peas
- 2 medium Pickles
- 3 large Hard-boiled eggs
- 0.5 cup Canned sweet corn
- 1 cup Cooked chicken substitute (like tofu or plant-based chicken)
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots into small cubes.
Place the potatoes and carrots into a pot of boiling water. Cook them for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let them cool.
While the potatoes and carrots are cooking, bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the green peas, and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Dice the pickles and hard-boiled eggs into small cubes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, diced pickles, diced eggs, sweet corn, and cooked chicken substitute.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the dressing to the vegetable mixture and gently mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad, mixing gently to incorporate.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 161 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 868 mg | 18% | |
*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.
