Russian Potato Salad (Olivier Salad)
This classic Russian Olivier Salad is a creamy and hearty potato salad packed with eggs, ham, pickles, and sweet peas. A must-try dish for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces carrots
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ pounds golden potatoes
- 5 medium pickled cucumbers, or fresh cucumber (also great!)
- ½ tablespoon onion, regular or sweet, diced
- 1 pound ham, Regular, Bologna or non-smoked Russian kielbasa sausage
- 12 ounces canned sweet peas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, I like to use homemade or from Russian store
- ¼ cup plain unsweetened yogurt, or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon dill, or green onions
Instructions
- Boil the veggies: Cook whole potatoes and carrots (skins on) in boiling water for 20-30 minutes, until fork-tender.12 ounces carrots, 1 ½ pounds golden potatoes, 5 large eggs
- Boil the eggs: In a separate pot, boil eggs for 11 minutes.
- Cool and peel: Let everything cool, then peel the eggs and veggies.
- Dice everything: Cut potatoes, carrots, onion, eggs, and ham into small cubes.½ tablespoon onion, 1 pound ham
- Mix it up: Combine everything in a large bowl with pickles, peas, salt, and pepper.5 medium pickled cucumbers, 12 ounces canned sweet peas, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Add dressing: Stir in mayo and yogurt until well coated. Taste for seasoning.¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- Optional garnish: Sprinkle in fresh dill for extra flavor!1 tablespoon dill
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1368mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5927IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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