Description
Olivier Salad is a classic Russian potato salad featuring a creamy mayonnaise dressing, diced ham, pickles, eggs, and fresh dill. This hearty and flavorful salad is perfect as a side dish or a light main course, combining tender vegetables with savory ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Proteins
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes - scrubbed clean
- 2 large carrots - peeled
- 2 large eggs - hard-boiled
- 1 cup frozen peas
Dressing and Seasonings
- 1 cup mayonnaise - full-fat
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon fresh dill - minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1½ cups ham - diced
- ½ cup pickles - diced
- ½ cup Vidalia onion - minced
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes and Carrots: Add the potatoes and carrots to a large pot. Fill with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender but not mushy, approximately 15 minutes depending on their size.
- Cook Peas: Remove the vegetables from the pot, then stir the frozen peas into the boiling water. Let them cook for 2 minutes. Strain the peas and set them aside to cool.
- Prepare Vegetables and Eggs: Once cooled, peel the potatoes and hard-boiled eggs. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces, dice the carrots, and carefully dice the eggs.
- Make Dressing and Mix: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, minced dill, and salt. Add the diced ham, pickles, and minced Vidalia onion. Mix well to combine.
- Combine All Ingredients: Gently fold in the diced eggs, carrots, potatoes, and peas until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season and Garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Garnish with extra fresh chopped dill if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for the best flavor and creamy texture.
- Hard-boil eggs a day in advance for convenience.
- For a vegetarian version, omit ham and add cooked chickpeas or tofu.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
