5 from 45 votes
Olivier Salad
Olivier Salad is a classic mix of diced yellow potatoes, carrots, smoked ham, hard-boiled eggs, peas, pickles, and capers, bound together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and fresh herbs. The combination achieves a hearty, tangy salad with a balance of textures and a savory, slightly sharp flavor profile.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
344 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Russian, Eastern European
Ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 2 pounds potato or other yellow potato variety (these hold their shape and won't become mushy like Russets, Yukon gold variety
- 3 carrot large
- 1 yellow onion can use sweet onion if preferred, small
- 1 1/2 cups pea , canned (15 ounces, rinsed and drained), frozen (thawed and drained) or fresh (cooked)
- 1 pound smoked ham , cut into 1/2 inch cubes (can substitute rotisserie chicken or European bologna if preferred)
- 4-5 egg diced, hard-boiled
- 2/3 cup dill pickles for best flavor strongly recommend using European/German pickles (check World Market, some Walmart locations, diced, about 3-4 pickles
- 2 tablespoons capers , rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup sweet corn optional, or diced yellow bell pepper
- For the dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise good quality
- 1/4 cup sour cream , can substitute Greek yogurt if preferred
- 2 green onion chopped (or equivalent chives, or scallions
- 1-2 tablespoons dill plus some sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh, or parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Peel and dice the carrots into 1/4 inch cubes. Boil them together until cooked and tender but not mushy, 3-5 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Add more salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
- Place all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour over the dressing, and stir to thoroughly combine. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.Olivier Salad will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Notes
- Ingredients can be prepared a day in advance, but add dressing a few hours before serving for optimal taste and texture.
- Use yellow potatoes like Yukon Gold to keep potato pieces firm and prevent mushiness.
- European or German-style dill pickles enhance flavor authenticity.
- Substitute smoked ham with rotisserie chicken or European bologna if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
(65%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1238mg
(52%)
Potassium
697mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3429IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3429IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.