Description
The Oliver’s Salad, also known as Olivier Salad, is a classic Russian potato salad that is perfect for holidays or gatherings. This hearty and flavorful salad features a mix of diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, chicken (or ham), peas, pickles, and green onions coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Garnished with fresh dill, this salad is a crowd-pleaser and can be made ahead for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and diced
- 2 medium carrots, boiled and diced
Salad Components:
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced (or ham for a classic version)
- 1/2 cup canned peas, drained
- 4 small dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes and Carrots: Boil the potatoes and carrots until tender but still firm. Let them cool completely, then dice into small cubes.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, chicken, peas, pickles, and green onions.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Add the dressing to the salad and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh dill if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked ham or bologna for the chicken to make it more traditional.
- Adjust the amount of mayo to your preference.
- This salad tastes best when prepared a few hours ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
