Olivier Potato Salad (Салат Оливье)
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4.8
Olivier Potato Salad (Салат Оливье)
Description
Olivier Potato Salad, also known as Салат Оливье, is a classic dish featuring boiled potatoes, carrots, and eggs diced into small cubes. These ingredients are combined with diced pickled cucumbers and bologna or ham to add savory notes and varied textures. Sweet peas contribute a mild sweetness and pop of color. The salad is bound together with mayonnaise, which provides creaminess and richness.
The preparation involves boiling the vegetables and eggs until tender, then cooling them before dicing. Mixing all the cubed ingredients together and coating them with mayonnaise creates a cohesive but chunky salad. Seasoning with salt and black pepper adjusts the taste, and fresh dill can be added optionally for a hint of herbaceous flavor.
This salad is commonly enjoyed cold, making it a suitable dish for warm weather or as an appetizer. It pairs well with grilled dishes or can be served on its own as a light meal. Its firm texture from the diced vegetables and protein and creamy dressing offers a satisfying mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 5 pickled cucumbers medium
- 2 yellow potatoes large
- 3 carrot large
- 5 egg
- 1/2 onion medium
- 1 lb bologna or ham
- 12 oz sweet peas rinse and drain, canned
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp dill optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the carrots and potatoes in it for 20-30 minutes, or until they are easily pierced with a fork. Boil the eggs for 11 minutes. Set the veggies and eggs aside to cool at room temperature.
- Dice the veggies, bologna/ham, and eggs into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together with a spoon.
- Toss in the mayonnaise until all the salad ingredients are evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Optional: Sprinkle in some fresh dill.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1179mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3090IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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