Dice evenly
Similar cube sizes make Olivier salad more pleasant and let the dressing distribute better.
Russian Recipe
Olivier Salad
For Olivier salad, potatoes, carrots and eggs are precooked, completely cooled and diced evenly. Cucumbers, peas, meat sausage or chicken and a creamy dressing make a filling salad.
Total time
50 min
Calories
430 kcal
Servings
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Finely dice Olivier salad and cool well
Olivier salad gets better when the ingredients are cut clean and not mixed warm. The dressing should combine everything, but do not drown the salad. Some cucumber water, mustard or sour cream makes it fresher and less heavy.
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Recipe
Olivier Salad
Olivier Salat is a Russian classic of potatoes, carrots, eggs, peas, cucumbers, meat sausage or chicken and mayonnaise. Everything is finely diced and served chilled.
Ingredients
6 servings
Method
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1
Garnish ingredients
Cook potatoes, carrots and eggs, let cool completely and peel.
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2
Finely dice
Dice potatoes, carrots, eggs, cucumbers and meat sausage or chicken evenly.
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3
Stir dressing
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard and some cucumber water. Season with salt and pepper.
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4
Mix salad
Mix vegetables, eggs, peas, meat and dressing carefully so that the cubes do not crumble.
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5
Cooling
Let Olivier lettuce cool for at least 1 hour and season with dill before serving.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Olivier Salad
Just mix cold
Warm potatoes pull too much dressing and disintegrate more easily. Let the ingredients cool completely.
Make dressing easier
Some sour cream and some cucumber water make the salad fresher.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Boiled chicken makes Olivier salad milder than meat sausage and fits well with dill.
Leave out meat and use more peas, egg or diced apple.
Nutrition per serving
430kcal
30.0 gCarbohydrates
16.0 gProtein
28.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Olivier Salad
Yes, the salad can be prepared in advance. Before serving season once more, because potatoes take in dressing.
Warm or too softly cooked ingredients decompose more easily. Let everything cool down and mix carefully.
Mild meat sausage is common. Cooked chicken is a slightly lighter alternative.
Yes, replace some of the mayonnaise with sour cream or yoghurt and season with cucumber water.
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