Olivier salad with meat
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Olivier salad (Russian: салат Оливье, tr. salat Olivye) is a traditional salad dish in Russian cuisine, which is also popular in other post-Soviet countries and around the world. In different modern recipes, it is usually made with diced boiled potatoes, carrots, brined dill pickles (or cucumber), green peas, eggs, celeriac, onions, diced boiled chicken or bologna sausage (sometimes ham or hot dogs), and tart apples, with salt, pepper, and mustard added to enhance flavor, dressed with mayonnaise. In many countries, the dish is commonly referred to as Russian salad, in Brazil it is called Maionese, in a few Scandinavian countries (Norway and Denmark) it is called italiensk salat (Italian salad, for the colors of the italian flag are in the salad) and in Dutch it is called huzarensalade (hussars' salad). In former Yugoslavian countries it is called ruska salata (Russian salad).[citation needed]
In Russia and other post-Soviet states, as well as in Russophone communities worldwide, the salad has become one of the main dishes on zakuski tables served during New Year's Eve ("Novy God") celebrations
About salad
Olivier potato salad is a Russian spin on American potato salad. It’s full of texture, super creamy, and ridiculously addicting. Serve it as a side dish anywhere you would the American stuff to liven up your next BBQ spread!
What is Olivier Potato Salad (салат оливье)?
Olivier salad is a traditional Russian potato salad made with finely diced potatoes, carrots, pickles, boiled eggs, sweet peas, onions, and bologna or ham, all tossed with a simple dressing of mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Typically, you’ll find it served at family gatherings or on holidays. If you grew up in a Slavic home, you likely have memories of eating a big bowl of it on Christmas. Below, find an overview of the flavor, texture, and cooking time.
- Flavor: This salad is the perfect balance of tangy and savory.
- Texture: The creamy dressing is the perfect compliment to the chunky veggies, boiled eggs, and bologna/ham.
- Time: From start to finish, this recipe takes a little over an hour to make.
Did you know? The original recipe for olivier potato salad was created by renowned Russian chef Lucien Olivier back in the 1860s. He was an extremely celebrated head chef at the Hermitage, one the most famous restaurants in Moscow’s history.
