This classic Russian Potato Salad, also known as Olivier Salad, is a crowd-pleasing dish made with potatoes, pickles, peas, carrots, eggs, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It is perfect for parties, picnics, or as a side dish for any meal. With its colorful ingredients and savory flavors, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 3 carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 eggs
- 4 pickles
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots. Cut them into small cubes.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the potatoes and carrots until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
- Meanwhile, cook the peas according to the package instructions. Drain and let them cool.
- Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, around 10 minutes. Let them cool, then peel and chop them.
- Finely chop the pickles and onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, chopped eggs, pickles, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the Russian Potato Salad chilled as a side dish or a main course.
