Olivier Salad
A classic Russian potato salad, Olivier Salad is a hearty and satisfying dish often prepared for special occasions. It features a medley of diced vegetables, tender meat, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 55 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 457 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gpotato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) cubes
- 200 gcarrot, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) cubes
- 4 pcsegg, hard-boiled and diced
- 250 gcooked chicken breast, diced into 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) cubes
- 150 gdill pickle, diced
- 200 gcanned green pea, drained
dressing
- 0.75 cupmayonnaise
- 1 tspdijon mustard
seasoning
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh dill, chopped(optional)
Equipment
2 saucepans · whisk · large mixing bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the diced potato and carrot in separate saucepans and cover with cold water.
About 2 min
- 2
Bring both saucepans to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Ensure vegetables are cooked through but not mushy.
- 3
Drain the cooked potato and carrot well and let them cool completely.
About 10 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potato, carrot, diced egg, cooked chicken breast, dill pickle, and drained canned green pea.
About 5 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and dijon mustard to create the dressing.
About 1 min
- 6
Pour the dressing over the vegetable and chicken mixture.
About 1 min
- 7
Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to mash the vegetables.
- 8
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust seasoning as needed after tasting.
- 9
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Olivier Salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling improves the texture and taste significantly.
- 10
Before serving, garnish with fresh dill if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 456.8kcal
- Protein
- 16.3g
- Carbs
- 25.1g
- Fat
- 32.5g
- Fibre
- 4.7g
- Sugar
- 5.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store Olivier Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This salad is meant to be eaten cold.
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