Olivier Salad (Russian Potato Salad)
Olivier Salad is a traditional Russian potato salad with potatoes, hard boiled eggs, pickles and peas. It can be served as a main meal or a side dish.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb sausage or ham
- 5 medium potatoes
- 3 large carrots
- 4 large eggs
- 3 dill pickles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3/4 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, add potatoes, carrots and eggs. Add cold water until all are completely covered (important). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low-medium and cook for about 10 minutes with lid open to the side.
- Remove eggs with a spoon into an ice bath and continue cooking the vegetables for another 10-15 minutes or until fork tender. Then drain and leave carrots and potatoes in a pot to cool off completely. Then peel with a paring knife.
- Cube sausage, potatoes, carrots, eggs, and pickles. Place frozen peas in a bowl with hot water for 1 minute, drain and add to the salad.
- Add yogurt, mayo, salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and adjust seasonings to taste, if needed.
- Serve right away or like a potato salad refrigerate for about an hour.
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Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
- Make ahead: Refrigerate salad assembled but not stirred for up to 48 hours. Stir a few hours before serving.
- Add enough water to the pot: Make sure it covers the veggies completely. Any sticking out in the air part won't get cooked!
- Cook vegetables the day before: If you have time, cook veggies a few hours or a day in advance so they have time to cool down.
- Cool them outside: If it's cold, place the pot uncovered outside and veggies will cool down quicker.
- Use any cooked meat on hand: I have used leftover cooked chicken and turkey, ham, bologna, garlic sausage and even a beef roast. Anything goes!
- Add cucumber for a crunch: Seed it first, and it's best in a salad you plan on consuming within 24 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 556mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g