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Olivier Russian Potato Salad (Как Приготовить Салат Оливье)

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Olivier Russian Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Olivier Salad, also known as Russian Salad, originated in the 1860s in Moscow, created by a French chef named Lucien Olivier. Traditionally served during festive occasions, this salad symbolizes Russian hospitality and culinary creativity. Over the years, it has evolved with various ingredients, becoming a staple at celebrations across the former Soviet Union and beyond, often customized according to regional tastes.

RussianRUside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
4 medium potatoes
3 large carrots
5 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup diced pickles
1 cup peas
1 cup diced ham
3 green onions
fresh dill
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often more affordable and easy to find

1

Boil potatoes and carrots in a large pot filled with water until fork tender.

2

Let them cool at room temperature, then peel.

3

Dice the potatoes, carrots, and hard-boiled eggs into pea-sized pieces.

4

Chop the pickles, ham, green onions, and fresh dill into pea-sized pieces.

5

In a large bowl, combine all diced ingredients: potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, ham, peas, green onions, and dill.

6

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.

7

Add about a tablespoon of salt, and adjust to taste as you stir.

8

Mix everything until well combined and creamy.

9

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.

Cooking Techniques

boilingchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potlarge bowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsmayonnaise

Also Known As

Russian SaladOlivier Salad

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