Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye'
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Category: Main dish Area: Slavic Easy
Perfect for:Family dinnersWeeknight mealsBusy weeknightsBeginner cooks

Ingredients
- 1 carrot, or more to taste
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
- 6 large pickles, cut into cubes
- 6 potatoes, peeled
Instructions
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, ham, and dill together in a large bowl. 6. Stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
* These are rough estimates based on common ingredient values. Actual nutrition may vary.
125
Calories
11g
Protein
11g
Carbs
4g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Tips & Variations
Rest your meat
Let cooked meat rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting to keep juices inside.
Season generously
Season at each stage of cooking, not just at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is rated as Easy. Perfect for beginners. It contains 8 ingredients and detailed step-by-step instructions.






