Russian Olivier Salad

Here’s a perfect salad to take to a picnic or party! The surprise ingredient is the crunchy pickle, which is really a perfect flavor in this traditional Russian dish. Some recipes add diced ham, but I prefer to keep it vegetarian to please every palate!

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Ingredients

Serves 8

Russian Olivier Salad:

• 3 potatoes peeled and diced

• 3 carrots diced 

• 6 boiled eggs diced 

• 1 sweet yellow onion diced 

• 2 cups frozen fresh sweet peas 

• 1 cup of diced bread and butter sliced pickles 

• 1/2 cup of thinly sliced green onions

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons of pickle juice from the jar 

• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 

• Salt and pepper to taste

Process

In a pot combine potatoes and carrots. Cover with water completely and bring to a boil. Salt the water and cook for about 15 min or until a knife easily pierces through. Be careful not to overcook. Drain and cool the potatoes and carrots. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, dill, salt and pepper. Stir to combine dressing. In a large bowl combine all diced ingredients and green onions, top with dressing. Gently fold the salad and dressing together. Garnish with extra sliced green onion.