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Russian Potato Salad Recipe (Olivier)

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Russian Potato Salad (Olivier) is a creamy, hearty salad of boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles, eggs, and optional meat like chicken or ham, all mixed with mayonnaise. It’s a staple in Russian cuisine, perfect for holidays, potlucks, or family meals.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: Serves 6–8
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Russian
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, bologna, or ham, diced (optional)
  • 3 dill pickles, diced
  • 1 cup canned green peas, drained
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil diced potatoes and carrots in a large pot until fork-tender, then drain and let cool completely.
  2. Peel and chop the hard-boiled eggs. Dice the pickles and meat (if using).
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled potatoes, carrots, eggs, peas, pickles, and meat.
  4. Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best texture.
  • Add diced apple or red onion for extra flavor variation.
  • Mix mayo with sour cream or yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Make sure all ingredients are fully cooled to avoid watery salad.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat entirely.

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