Olivier
8 servings
120 minutes
Olivier is a legendary salad of Russian cuisine, a symbol of festive gatherings and home comfort. Its history begins in the 19th century when French chef Lucien Olivier prepared an exquisite version of this dish in Moscow. Today, the salad combines tender boiled vegetables, the piquancy of pickled cucumbers, the softness of doctor sausage, and the freshness of green peas. Dressed with mayonnaise, it acquires a rich, harmonious taste where saltiness, sweetness, and a slight sourness are perfectly balanced. Olivier is widely used as a universal festive treat and is an integral part of the New Year's menu in Russia. Its creamy consistency and rich flavor make it a beloved dish that brings families and friends together at the table, creating an atmosphere of warmth and joy.
1
Boil the eggs hard and peel them.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
2
Cut the eggs into small pieces.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
Boil and cut the potatoes.
- Potato: 5 piece
4
Boil and clean the carrot.
- Carrot: 1 piece
5
Cut the carrot into small pieces.
- Carrot: 1 piece
6
Slice the sausage.
- Doktorskaya sausage (bologna-style): 300 g
7
Add peas.
- Canned green peas: 1 jar
8
Slice the cucumber.
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
9
Chop the onion.
- Onion: 1 head
10
To salt.
- Salt: to taste
11
Fill with mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
