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Olivier salad

Olivier salad is a traditional salad dish in Russian cuisine. Its creation is generally attributed to Lucien Olivier. It is popular in the post-Soviet states and around the world.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pcs. potatoes peeled
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 6 pcs. large pickles cut into cubes
  • 1 can can peas drained
  • 200 gram bologna cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or to taste

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  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.
  3. Drain and slightly cool mixture.
  4. Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.
  5. Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, and bologna together in a large bowl.
  6. Stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.

Notes

Store olivier salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it fresher longer, refrain from tossing in the mayo and seasonings until right before you plan to serve it.