Olivier salad, old Moscow style
4 servings
20 minutes
Olivier in the old Moscow style is an elegant and refined version of the legendary Russian salad, rooted in the 19th century when French chef Lucien Olivier created it for the Moscow restaurant 'Hermitage'. This version uses tender crab meat instead of traditional sausage, adding a noble sea flavor to the classic recipe. The taste of the salad is a harmonious blend of fresh pickles, sweet carrots, tender potatoes and eggs, along with the spiciness of green onions. Green peas add softness and lightness to the salad, while mayonnaise envelops the ingredients, creating a perfect consistency. This salad is suitable for festive dinners and holiday tables, bringing a touch of aristocracy and history from old Moscow.
1
Cut cucumbers into cubes, place in a bowl, and add green peas. Cut boiled and peeled potatoes into cubes. Cut boiled and peeled carrots into cubes.
- Pickles: 2 pieces
- Canned green peas: 1 jar
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
2
Boil the eggs, cool them, peel and dice. Cut the crab meat into cubes. Chop the green onion. Combine and mix all the ingredients.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Crab meat: 200 g
- Green onions: 100 g
3
Slightly salt and dress with mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise: to taste