Olivier Salad (Russian Potato Salad)
Olivier salad, also widely known as Russian salad (or Салат Оливье), it’s a traditional, creamy potato salad typically prepared for holidays and family celebrations.
Ingredients
- 5-6 medium russet potatoes, cooked, peeled, and diced
- 2-3 carrots, cooked, peeled, and diced
- 16 hard boiled eggs, diced
- 1½ cups finely diced dill pickles
- 3 cups finely diced English cucumber
- 3½ cups diced smoked kielbasa (this kind adds the best flavor!)
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet peas, drained
- 3 cups mayonnaise, more or less according to preference (I always recommend start with less and add more if you feel it needs it)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or dill
Instructions
- Boil all of the ingredients that need to be cooked first (such as: potatoes, eggs, and carrots so they have enough time to cool).
- Once cooled to room temperature, then dice accordingly.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until the mayonnaise is well incorporated throughout the other ingredients.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving and enjoy!