Olivier salad
A creamy diced salad of potatoes, carrots, pickles, peas, eggs and bologna or chicken, dressed in mayonnaise. It is a centerpiece of festive tables and family celebrations.

Салат Оливье 03: Pannet, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Olivier salad is a staple across Russia and Eastern Europe and appears on tables for New Year and other gatherings. Each family has its own recipe and way of dicing.
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Recipe
Make Olivier salad at home
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cooked chicken or bologna, diced
- 4 pickles, diced
- 1 cup canned green peas
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- Salt, pepper, fresh dill
How it's made
- Boil potatoes and carrots in their skins until tender, then cool and peel.
- Hard-boil the eggs, cool and peel.
- Dice potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles and meat into small, even cubes.
- Combine everything in a large bowl with peas and onion.
- Fold in the mayonnaise and season with salt, pepper and dill.
- Chill 1 hour before serving.
Variations
- Vegetarian Olivier with extra pickles.
- Version with apples.
- Shrimp Olivier.
Cook’s tip: Dice everything to the same size for the classic look and texture.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Салат Оливье 03: Pannet, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
