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The Oliver’s Salad Recipe

The Oliver’s Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

The Oliver’s Salad is a classic Russian salad known for its hearty and flavorful combination of ingredients. This salad features a mix of diced potatoes, carrots, chicken, peas, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and green onions, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for gatherings or as a side dish, this salad is a crowd-pleaser with its satisfying textures and savory taste.


Ingredients

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Potato Mixture:

  • 3 medium potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots, boiled and diced

Salad:

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup canned peas, drained
  • 3 large hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 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

  1. Prepare Potatoes and Carrots: Boil the potatoes and carrots until tender but still firm. Let them cool, then dice into small cubes.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the diced potatoes, carrots, cooked chicken, peas, eggs, pickles, and green onions.
  3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Add to the salad, mix gently to coat evenly.
  4. Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chicken with cooked ham or bologna for a more traditional Russian Olivier salad.
  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to suit your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Russian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg