Classic Russian Potato Salad Recipe

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

1. Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots. Cut them into small cubes.
2. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the potatoes and carrots until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
3. Meanwhile, cook the peas according to the package instructions. Drain and let them cool.
4. Boil the eggs until hard-boiled, around 10 minutes. Let them cool, then peel and chop them.
5. Finely chop the pickles and onion.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, carrots, peas, chopped eggs, pickles, and onion.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
8. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve the Russian Potato Salad chilled as a side dish or a main course.

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