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Simple and Classic Olivier Salad

Olivier Salad is a Russian version of potato salad. Most Olivier recipes call for a Russian Bologna but this recipe has enough protein and vegetables in it, that skipping bologna won’t make a big difference in taste.
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Meals, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Russian
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, boiled & dliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, boiled & diced
  • 5 large eggs, hard boiled & diced
  • 1 stem green onion, chopped
  • 1 stem fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 can organic sweet peas, 15oz
  • 4 kosher pickles, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 4 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Boil carrots and potatoes; just until soft. Let cool down completely.
    2 medium carrots,, 2 medium potatoes,
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  • Boil the eggs for five minutes. Let cool down completely.
    5 large eggs,
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  • Peel and dice the potatoes, carrots, and eggs.
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  • Chop green onion and fresh dill; add to the rest of diced ingredients.
    1 stem green onion,, 1 stem fresh dill,
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  • Drain organic sweet peas, add to salad.
    1 can organic sweet peas,
  • Chop kosher pickles and cucumber then combine all of the ingredients together.
    4 kosher pickles,, 1 cucumber,
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  • When ready to serve, stir in mayonnaise (or to your taste) and add salt to taste.
    4 Tbsp mayonnaise, salt,
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Notes

  • Add salt to taste. Mayonnaise brands vary in saltness.
  • For more protein add in diced Bologne. 

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5129IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg