Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye'

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This Russian salad recipe is what my mom and grandmother make every time there's a family gathering or a special occasion. Leave out the ham to make this a vegetarian dish. The potatoes, carrots, and eggs do not have to be completely chilled after boiling.

Submitted by lovefullofpie
Updated on April 8, 2024
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A large bowl of authentic Russian salad (Olivye) served on a patterned linen
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 6 potatoes, peeled

  • 1 carrot, or more to taste

  • 4 whole eggs

  • 6 large pickles, cut into cubes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained

  • ½ cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste (optional)

  • ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

    Ingredients to make Russian salad

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  2. Add potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and whole eggs and continue boiling until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

    A pot of water with peeled potatoes, a carrot, and whole eggs

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  3. Drain and slightly cool mixture.

    A colander with peeled potatoes, a carrot, and whole eggs

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  4. Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.

    A cutting board with chopped potatoes, chopped carrots, and chopped hard boiled eggs

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  5. Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill together in a large bowl.

    A large bowl with chopped potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill

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  6. Stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.

    A large bowl of authentic Russian salad (Olivye) served on a patterned linen

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Recipe Tip

You can use fresh parsley as a substitute for the dill if preferred.

52 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

261 Calories
12g Fat
31g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1307mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 757mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.