Olivier salad without potatoes, Tolstoyan style
6 servings
60 minutes
The 'Olivier without Potatoes Tolstovka' salad is an unusual interpretation of the classic Russian dish inspired by Leo Tolstoy's healthy eating traditions. This version lacks potatoes, making the salad lighter and fresher. Chicken meat provides heartiness, while the sweet-sour apple along with capers and sauerkraut adds zest. A mix of lemon juice, sour cream, and mayonnaise creates a harmonious balance of flavors, with cilantro adding aroma. This salad is perfect as a festive dish, especially for those who prefer lighter and flavor-rich options. It can be served chilled to allow the ingredients to reveal all their flavor nuances and pairs well with rye bread or fresh herbs.
1
Boil the chicken, cool it down, remove the skin, and shred it.
- Chicken: 1 piece
2
Cut the meat into cubes.
- Chicken: 1 piece
3
Chop all other ingredients except the apple finely, aiming for pea-sized pieces, and mix in a large bowl. Be sure to peel the cucumbers - both pickled and fresh.
- Carrot: 8 pieces
- Chicken egg: 10 pieces
- Green peas: 1 jar
- Capers: 100 g
- Pickles: 4 pieces
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
4
Peel the apple and chop it as finely as possible.
- Apple: 1 piece
5
Chop the cilantro and add it to the salad.
- Coriander: 100 g
6
Chop the sauerkraut finely and add it to the bowl with everything else.
- Sauerkraut: 200 g
7
Neutralize the acidity of lemon juice with sugar, add sour cream, and mix well. Double the amount with mayonnaise and mix well again.
- Lemon juice: 6 tablespoons
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream 20%: 100 g
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
8
Dress the salad with the prepared sauce.
- Sour cream 20%: 100 g
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
9
Let it sit in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Serve in a salad bowl or portioned, garnished to taste.