Description
A creamy and comforting Russian salad (Olivier-style) made with tender potatoes, carrots, peas, eggs, and pickles tossed in a rich mayonnaise dressing. This easy version is perfect as a refreshing side dish for family meals, holidays, or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes (about 450 g), peeled and diced
- 2 medium carrots (about 150 g), peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas (150 g)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 g)
- 1/4 cup diced pickles (60 g)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (40 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut them into small cubes of similar size.
- Place the diced potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10–12 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
- Boil the diced carrots in a separate pot for about 6–8 minutes until tender but slightly firm. Drain and allow them to cool.
- Cook the peas according to package instructions, usually by boiling for 2–3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer to cold water, peel, and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, carrots, peas, chopped eggs, diced pickles, and chopped onion.
- Add the mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salad and mix lightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Allow vegetables to cool completely before mixing to keep the dressing creamy.
- Use waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold for the best texture.
- For a lighter version, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain yogurt.
- Fresh dill or chives can be added for extra flavor.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
