You can add different types of protein to this Russian potato salad, such as hard-boiled eggs, shredded chicken, ham, bologna, or tuna.
Olivier Salad (Russian Potato Salad)
Olivier salad is a classic Russian potato salad that’s enjoyed all around the world. This simple, creamy potato salad is easy to customize to suit your taste.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced into small chunks
- 1 cup canned green peas
- ½ cup dill pickles diced
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and place it over medium high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, add in the potatoes and carrots. Cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are fork tender and fully cooked. Drain and set aside to cool completely.
- Place the potatoes and carrots in a large bowl. Add in the green peas, dill pickled, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper. Gently mix until all is well combined.
- Taste and add more salt, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. If the potato salad looks a little dry, add a bit more mayonnaise or yogurt before serving and give it a good stir.
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Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2872IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg