Olivier salad

Description

A classic Russian potato salad made with diced boiled vegetables, eggs, pickles, peas, and cooked meat or sausage, all mixed with mayonnaise. It’s creamy, savory, and popular at festive gatherings.

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes (boiled)
• 2 medium carrots (boiled)
• 3 hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup cooked chicken or bologna (diced)
• 1 cup pickles (diced)
• 1 cup canned peas (drained)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Boil potatoes, carrots, and eggs; cool and peel.
2. Dice all ingredients (potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, meat).
3. Combine in a large bowl with peas.
4. Add mayonnaise, mix gently.
5. Season with salt and pepper, chill before serving.

Tips for success

• Dice ingredients evenly for better texture.
• Use homemade or good-quality mayonnaise.
• Chill for at least 1 hour for flavors to meld.
• Adjust with sour cream for a lighter version.