Traditional Russian Olivier Salad

Experience a taste of Russian culinary tradition with this rich and creamy Olivier Salad, a beloved staple at festive tables and family gatherings. Featuring a medley of tender boiled potatoes, crisp carrots, and perfectly cooked eggs, this hearty dish is elevated with the savory addition of diced ham, briny pickles, and vibrant peas. Tossed in a generous coating of creamy mayonnaise and seasoned with just the right balance of salt and pepper, this classic salad captures the essence of comfort food. Easy to prepare yet impressively flavorful, it’s the perfect side dish for celebrations or a satisfying standalone meal. Serve it chilled to let the flavors harmonize beautifully—Russian Olivier Salad will quickly become a standout favorite! Keywords: Traditional Russian Olivier Salad, classic Russian recipes, Russian holiday dishes, hearty potato salad, Olivier Salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium potatoes
• 2 pieces carrots
• 4 pieces eggs
• 1.5 cups cooked ham
• 5 pieces pickles
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the potatoes and carrots thoroughly. Cook them in a pot of boiling water for around 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool before peeling.

Step 2

While the potatoes and carrots are cooking, place the eggs in a separate pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Let them cook for about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, peel the eggs.

Step 3

Dice the cooled potatoes, carrots, and eggs into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Dice the pickles and the cooked ham into similar-sized cubes and add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Blanch the frozen peas by cooking them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to halt cooking, then add to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the mayonnaise to the bowl along with salt and ground black pepper. Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is well-coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2013.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3380.4

Total Fat 212.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1193.6mg	0%
Sodium 8586.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 133.3g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 346.4mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 5990.7mg	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: 56.3%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 28.0%