5.0 from 45 votes
Olivier Salad
A favorite throughout Eastern Europe and beyond for more than 150 years, Olivier Salad is a winning combination of flavors and textures and is perfect for everything from a casual picnic to an elegant dinner party!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 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 Yukon gold potatoes , or other yellow potato variety (these hold their shape and won't become mushy like Russets)
- 3 large carrots
- 1 small yellow onion , can use sweet onion if preferred
- 1 1/2 cups peas , 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 hard-boiled eggs , diced
- 2/3 cup diced dill pickles (about 3-4 pickles) , for best flavor strongly recommend using European/German pickles (check World Market, some Walmart locations)
- 2 tablespoons capers , rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup sweet corn or diced yellow bell pepper , optional
- For the dressing:
- 1 cup good mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream , can substitute Greek yogurt if preferred
- 2 green onions/scallions , chopped (or equivalent chives)
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley , plus some sprigs for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 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
- Make Ahead: The ingredients can all be prepped a day in advance but if you're making this ahead of time, ideally wait until a couple of hours or so before serving to add the dressing to the salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1238mg
(52%)
Potassium
697mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3429IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
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.