Russian Olivier Salad (Traditional Meat and Potato Salad)

Name: Russian Olivier Salad (Traditional Meat and Potato Salad)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes; 300 g carrots; 400 g canned green peas (drained); 250 g dill pickles; 6 large hard-boiled eggs; 400 g cooked chicken breast (or beef/ham); 350 g mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp salt (to taste); 0.5 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)

Difficulty

easy

Time

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Russian Olivier Salad, often known as the 'king of salads,' is a true classic found on almost every festive table. This rich and creamy potato salad is made with boiled vegetables, eggs, and tender meat, all bound together with a mayonnaise dressing. It's a perfect choice for family gatherings, picnics, or simply as a hearty, cold dish. Prepare this traditional recipe and bring the flavors of Russian cuisine into your home!

Steps

Preparation

Boil potatoes and carrots in their skins in salted water until tender (approx. 20-25 minutes). Hard-boil the eggs (approx. 10 minutes). Cook or poach the chicken breast until tender, then let it cool. Once everything is cooked, cool completely.

Chopping

Peel the cooled potatoes, carrots, and eggs. Dice the potatoes, carrots, eggs, dill pickles, and cooked chicken breast into small, even cubes. It's important that all ingredients are roughly the same size.

Mixing Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, and chicken breast. Add the drained green peas.

Dressing and Seasoning

In a smaller bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the Dijon mustard. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad base and gently fold everything together until all ingredients are coated.

Chilling and Serving

Cover the salad with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, stir again and adjust seasonings if necessary.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	220 kcal	550 kcal
Protein	9g	22.5g
Fat	16g	40g
Carbohydrate	10g	25g
Fiber	2g	5g
Sugar	2g	5g

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vegetables

boiled

everyday

side dish

creamy

Russian

all seasons

Cold

Russian Olivier Salad (Traditional Meat and Potato Salad)

Difficulty

Time

Price Category

Calories

ingredients

Steps

Preparation

Chopping

Mixing Ingredients

Dressing and Seasoning

Chilling and Serving

Extra Tips

► The salad tastes best if it rests in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or even better, overnight, allowing the flavors to meld.

► If you prefer a lighter version, mix a little sour cream or plain yogurt with the mayonnaise.

► Garnish with fresh parsley or dill before serving to make it even more appetizing.

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