Salat Olivier (Russian Salad) Recipe

Name: Salat Olivier (Russian Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad ingredients; 4 medium potatoes, cooked and 1/2-inch diced; 2 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1 1/2 lbs ham, 1/2-inch dice; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 -3 large apples, sweet, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, coated with; 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons green olives, chopped, pitted; 1/4 cup celery, finely diced; 3/4 cup peas; Cooking chicken; 5 -6 cups water; 1 large onion, studded with; 2 cloves; 2 stalks celery & leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 3 whole chicken breasts (approx. 3 lbs); Dressing; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2/3 - 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup dill pickle, small cubed; 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon onion, grated; 2 tablespoons capers; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

Salad ingredients
4 medium potatoes, cooked and 1/2-inch diced
2 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ham, 1/2-inch dice
1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 -3 large apples, sweet, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, coated with
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons green olives, chopped, pitted
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
3/4 cup peas
Cooking chicken
5 -6 cups water
1 large onion, studded with
2 cloves
2 stalks celery & leaves, coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
3 whole chicken breasts (approx. 3 lbs)
Dressing
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 - 1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup dill pickle, small cubed
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
2 tablespoons capers
salt
pepper
Decoration
3 tablespoons dill, minced
3 small-medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

1
Boil the potatoes, let cool, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
2
Boil the eggs, let cool, and coarsely chop.
3
To prepare the chicken, combine ingredients water through thyme, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
4
Add chicken breasts. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Cool breasts in the broth.
5
While chicken is cooking, combine potatoes, eggs, and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
6
When chicken has cooled, drain the chicken (discard or save broth, as desired). Remove skin, bones and any gristle. Cut chicken into neat 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces.
7
In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
8
Combine chicken, salad ingredients, and dressing. (All ingredients should be at room temperature).
9
Place chicken salad in a large serving bowl. Decorate with tomato wedges and egg slices. Sprinkle with dill.
10
Serve cool, but not chilled.

1428

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 34 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad ingredients, 4 medium potatoes, cooked and 1/2-inch diced, 2 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped, 1 1/2 lbs ham, 1/2-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Salat Olivier (Russian Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salat Olivier (Russian Salad)

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