Description
Russian Salad Olivye is a creamy, hearty potato salad traditionally made with diced vegetables, eggs, and meat, mixed with mayonnaise. It’s a classic dish served at celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast or bologna, diced
- 4 medium dill pickles, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes and carrots in salted water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Add peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, chopped eggs, diced chicken or bologna, and pickles.
- Add mayonnaise and mustard (if using), then mix gently until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with ham or leave it out for a vegetarian version.
- Adding a small amount of finely chopped onion can give an extra kick.
- Best made a few hours ahead to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg