Classic Russian Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise
This creamy Classic Russian Salad, also known as Olivier Salad, combines tender vegetables, tangy pickles, and silky homemade mayonnaise for an irresistible dish perfect for festive gatherings or everyday meals.
Equipment
- Knife
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (150 g) potatoes, diced into small cubes
- 1¼ cups (150 g) carrots, diced into small cubes
- 1¾ cups (200 g) green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 1½ cups (250 g) pickles, diced into small pieces
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) homemade mayonnaise
- ¾ cup (150 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp (5 ml) mustard (Dijon or regular)
- A few drops of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the carrots and potatoes into small cubes. Cook them separately in salted boiling water until tender. Blanch the green peas, then drain and cool all vegetables.
- Hard boil the eggs, peel, and chop them. Dice the pickles into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled carrots, potatoes, peas, eggs, and pickles. Mix gently.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, a few drops of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently fold until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Don’t Overcook Vegetables: Keep them firm to avoid mushiness.
Use Quality Pickles: Crisp and tangy pickles make a difference.
Chill Before Serving: Allows flavors to meld perfectly.
Mix Gently: Prevents vegetables from breaking apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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