Description
Olivier Salad, also known as Russian Potato Salad, is a hearty and creamy dish packed with potatoes, carrots, eggs, smoked sausage, peas, and pickles. A festive favorite, it’s perfect for holidays, celebrations, and family meals. Customizable to suit your preferences, this rich, flavorful salad will become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
3 medium potatoes, cooked with skins on, peeled, and diced
3 medium carrots, cooked with skins on, peeled, and diced
8 cooked eggs, peeled, and diced into ¼-inch cubes
3 cups smoked salami-type sausage, diced into ¼-inch cubes
15 oz canned peas, drained
1 ½ cups diced dill pickles, diced into ¼-inch cubes
½ cup green onions, chopped (optional)
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp oil
2 cups mayonnaise (or to taste)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black ground pepper
Instructions
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Cook the vegetables: Thoroughly clean the potatoes and carrots. Cook with skins on, then peel and dice into small cubes.
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Prepare other ingredients: Dice the cooked eggs and smoked sausage into ¼-inch cubes. Drain the canned peas and dice the pickles into similar-sized pieces.
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Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, eggs, sausage, peas, pickles, onions (if using), parsley, and dill.
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Season the salad: Add oil, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
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Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
Vegan: Replace the sausage with plant-based alternatives and use vegan mayo for a dairy-free version.
Add-ins: Add cubed apples or boiled beets for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Russian
