Olivier Salad (Russian Salad)
Olivier Salad, or Russian Salad, is a Russian recipe for potato salad. A popular food in Europe and traditional dish for Orthodox Christmas!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato cut into 1" chunks
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 3 egg chopped, hard boiled
- 1 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 1 cup pickles , chopped
- 1 cup ham , chopped
Instructions
- Add potatoes to a pot with cold water, bring to a simmer and cook at a simmer for 8 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain and set aside potatoes to cool for 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, in a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, dill, salt and pepper.
- Add the warm but not hot potatoes into the large bowl with the dressing.
- Add the eggs, peas, pickles and ham.
- Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 765mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 669IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.