Olivier salad with meat and fresh cucumbers
4 servings
25 minutes
Olivier salad with meat and fresh cucumbers is a classic representative of Russian cuisine, embodying the traditions of festive feasts. Its history begins in the 19th century when French chef Lucien Olivier created the original recipe with exquisite ingredients. Over time, the salad's composition changed to include more accessible products but retained its popularity. Tender boiled meat, potatoes, and carrots provide heartiness, while fresh cucumbers add lightness and crunch. Green peas and eggs soften the taste, and mayonnaise unites all components into a harmonious texture. This salad is perfect for festive dinners, family celebrations, and cozy gatherings.
1
Boil the meat until cooked. Boil the potatoes and carrots until cooked. Cool down.
- Meat: 300 g
- Potato: 350 g
- Carrot: 150 g
2
Chop the onion finely. Cut the meat into cubes. Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots.
- Green onions: 100 g
- Meat: 300 g
- Potato: 350 g
- Carrot: 150 g
3
Chop the eggs finely. Cut the cucumbers finely.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Cucumbers: 150 g
4
Mix potatoes, meat, onion, peas, eggs, cucumbers, and add salt.
- Potato: 350 g
- Meat: 300 g
- Green onions: 100 g
- Canned green peas: 400 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Cucumbers: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
5
Fill with mayonnaise. Decorate to taste.
- Mayonnaise: to taste