Salad Olivier -- Russian Potato Salad Recipe

by Pavani

I found this Russian Potato Salad called Salad Olivier on Smitten Kitchen. It is a very simple potato salad but the addition of dill pickles, carrots and peas makes it a little different. I never bought dill pickles before and I didn't realize there were 20 different kinds of pickles in the store. It took me good 10 minutes to figure out what to buy. Carrots and peas make the salad look more colorful.

Recipe adapted here.

Ingredients: Serves 2~3

• Russet Potato - 1 large
• Red or White Onion - 2tbsp, finely chopped
• Egg - 1, hard boiled (optional)
• Carrot - 3tbsp, diced and cooked
• Peas - 3tbsp
• Dill pickles - 1, chopped
• Mayonnaise - ¼cup (or use 2tbsp each of mayo & sour cream)
• Salt & Pepper - to taste

Method:

Boil potatoes until fork tender. I pressure cooked mine for 2 whistles. Peel and chop into ¼"~½" pieces.

Combine all the ingredients and mix well until combined. Serve!!

Check out the complete Russian Vegetarian Meal here.