Olivier Salad
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. "Olivier" salad is considered a festive dish, especially for New Year's. However, due to its affordable cost, it is often made during weekdays as well. According to some sources, the original ingredients once included: sturgeon caviar, grouse, crayfish tails, veal tongue, capers, and fresh cucumbers. Since then, the ingredients have changed significantly, making this delicious salad accessible to everyone. If you cook the vegetables in advance, the preparation time will be greatly reduced. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making the salad.
- 2
Step 2
Cut the cooked sausage into small cubes.
- 3
Step 3
Boil the carrots, cool and peel them. Chop finely and add to the salad.
- 4
Step 4
Boil the potatoes, cool them, and cut into small cubes.
- 5
Step 5
Add canned green peas to the salad.
- 6
Step 6
Finely chop the green onions. Add to the salad.
- 7
Step 7
Dice the pickled or marinated cucumbers and add them to the salad.
- 8
Step 8
Boil the eggs hard, cool, peel, and finely chop.
- 9
Step 9
Dress the salad with mayonnaise and sour cream.
- 10
Step 10
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, mix well.
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Step 11
The Soviet Olivier salad is ready. Serve at the table.