Heart-Healthy Traditional Russian Olivier Salad

Discover a wholesome twist on a classic dish with our Heart-Healthy Traditional Russian Olivier Salad! This lighter version of the iconic Russian potato salad is packed with nutritious ingredients like tender baby potatoes, crunchy carrots, protein-rich cooked chicken breast, and vibrant green peas. The creamy dressing swaps out heavy mayonnaise in favor of low-fat plain Greek yogurt, enhanced with Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice for a tangy, guilt-free finish. Perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, black pepper, and low-sodium dill pickles, this salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a refreshing side dish or light entrée for health-conscious food lovers. Try this heart-healthy, high-protein recipe today!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams baby potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 150 grams frozen green peas
• 3 medium low-sodium dill pickles
• 200 grams cooked skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 150 grams low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the baby potatoes and carrots in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and allow them to cool to room temperature.

Step 2

While the vegetables are cooling, bring a small pot of water to a boil and blanch the frozen green peas for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Dice the cooled potatoes, carrots, and dill pickles into small, uniform cubes and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Shred or dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Add the blanched peas to the mixture, along with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt to create the dressing.

Step 7

Gently fold the dressing into the salad, making sure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For best results, cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Step 9

Serve cold as a side dish or a light entrée. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1041.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	865.7

Total Fat 12.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 185mg	0%
Sodium 1053.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 93.2g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 355.6mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2949.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.8%

Protein: 42.8%

Carbs: 44.4%