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Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye'

Authentic Russian salad recipe, also known as olivye, featuring boiled potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, ham, and peas in a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Russian, Eastern European
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots peeled and cubed
  • 4 large eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • 1 cup dill pickles diced
  • 1 cup cooked ham diced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and use fresh, high-quality produce for the best flavor.
  2. In a large pot, boil potatoes and carrots until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  3. Peel and chop hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a spacious bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, ham, and peas.
  5. Add mayonnaise, then season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until evenly coated.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Before serving, give the salad one last stir and garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired.
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