Best 5 Best Russian Potato Salad Recipes

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**Unveil the Delights of Russian Potato Salad: A Culinary Journey Through Timeless Recipes**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the realm of Russian potato salad, a cherished dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. This beloved salad, known as "Olivier" in its native tongue, is a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures, featuring perfectly cooked potatoes, crisp vegetables, and a delectable dressing that brings it all together. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of the best Russian potato salad recipes, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic Olivier salad, brimming with a harmonious blend of ingredients, to tantalizing variations that introduce unique twists and culinary surprises, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary delights. Whether you seek a traditional rendition or an innovative interpretation, our curated recipes will guide you in crafting this iconic dish that is sure to become a family favorite. So, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable journey as we delve into the world of Russian potato salad, one recipe at a time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD (Салат Оливье)



Russian Potato Salad (Салат Оливье) image

This classic Russian potato salad is a meal on its own. Loaded with colorful, flavorful vegetables, sausage and eggs and finished with creamy mayo, this salad is satisfying and filling!

Provided by Shinee

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium potatoes (about 2lbs/900gr, washed and peeled, if desired)
3 medium carrots (about 10oz/300gr, washed and peeled)
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon white vinegar (Note 1)
4 hard-boiled eggs (Note 2)
7 oz 200gr summer sausage (Note 3)
4 oz 100gr dill pickles
1 can (15oz sweet peas, drained)
1 teaspoon dill paste (or fresh dill)
4-5 green onions (Note 4)
1 cup mayo
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes and carrots into small uniform cubes.
  • Place them in a large pot and fill with water.
  • Add salt and vinegar. Bring it to a boil over medium high heat, and then reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, cut the sausage and pickles into small cubes, and chop the green onions.
  • Cut the hard-boiled eggs into small cubes as well.
  • If using fresh dill, chop them as well.
  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, sausage, pickles, peas and green onions.
  • Add mayo and dill and mix until well combined.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 401 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 1386 mg, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 23 g

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD



Russian Potato Salad image

This is no ordinary potato salad. This salad consists of potatoes, turkey hot dogs, pickles, scallions, hard-boiled eggs, and sweet peas. All of the ingredients are finely chopped and dressed with mayonnaise. This salad has been in my family for four generations. Enjoy!

Provided by KATUSHKA92

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large potatoes
1 (16 ounce) package turkey hot dogs
5 eggs
5 large dill pickles, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can baby peas, drained
salt to taste
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until a fork can be easily inserted and removed, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. During the last 10 minutes, boil the hot dogs and eggs. Drain everything, and set aside to cool.
  • Peel the potatoes, and cut into cubes. Chop hot dogs. Place everything in a large bowl, and mix in the pickles, onions and peas. Peel the eggs, and grate them on top of the salad. Add mayonnaise and salt to individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1608.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD



Russian Potato Salad image

This Russian potato salad recipe comes from my grandmother, who had written it down in Russian before she translated it for me when I was a teen. We made this every Easter, or for any event where family and friends gathered together. -Gala McGaughey, Berryville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 8 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced carrots, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jars (16 ounces each) pickled whole beets, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; pour over hot potatoes. Cool to room temperature., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add to potatoes. Stir in beets, celery and pickles. Combine mayonnaise, salt and pepper; gently stir into potato mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN SALAD 'OLIVYE'



Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye' image

This is a recipe my mom and grandmother use every time there's a family gathering or a special occasion. To make this a vegetarian dish just leave out the ham. Potatoes, carrots, and eggs do not have to be chilled completely after boiling. Dill can be substituted for parsley if desired.

Provided by lovefullofpie

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 potatoes, peeled
1 carrot, or more to taste
4 eggs
6 large pickles, cut into cubes
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
½ cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrot. Return mixture to a boil and add eggs; cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and slightly cool mixture. Chop potatoes and carrot; peel and chop eggs.
  • Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and parsley together in a large bowl; stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1306.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

RUSSIAN SALAD



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Basically a vegetable-studded potato salad with mayonnaise, Russian salad is hugely popular all over the world for family gatherings and festive events. It's a beloved, traditional party dish riffed on almost everywhere but my own home: I'd only ever seen pasty, congealed versions I would never wish to eat until I tried this one from Vladimir Ocokoljic, served at his Serbian restaurant Kafana in New York City. While not quite as demanding as his aunt back in Belgrade, who used to slice even the peas in half, Mr. Ocokoljic insists on the tiny dice (each ingredient should match the size of a pea) and emphatically dislikes any sweet pickles (only gherkins or cornichons are a fit), making the finished dish delicate, luscious and savory. Whisking pickle brine into the mayonnaise creates a liquidy slurry, loose enough to dress the salad without its becoming smushed and gluey.

Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 1/2 cups (about 12 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and black pepper
3 medium yellow potatoes (about 1 pound), washed
5 thin carrots (about 1/2 pound), washed
10 ounces frozen peas
4 large eggs, fridge-cold
3 1/2 ounces boiled ham
1 cup drained cornichons and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of their brine
1 scant cup Hellmann's mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with salt.
  • Add whole potatoes to the boiling water, and cook 15 minutes. Add whole carrots to the cooking potatoes, and cook both another 10 minutes. Remove potatoes and carrots with a spider when easily pierced with a cake tester or a very thin knife blade, and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add frozen peas to boiling water, and using the spider, remove them to a separate bowl as they float, until all peas have floated and been transferred to the bowl.
  • Gently add the eggs, and allow to boil 10 minutes.
  • While the eggs cook, peel the potatoes and carrots under cold running water by rubbing them gently with your fingers. Rinse the peas under cold running water to cool.
  • Once the eggs are cooked, drain them, and peel under cold running water.
  • Neatly dice the potatoes, carrots, ham, eggs and cornichons to the same approximate (and rather small) size as the peas, aiming for uniformity. Gently toss them all together in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise with the cornichon brine, and pour over the salad. Toss gently with rubber spatula or using your fingers until the salad is well coated. Season with several hearty grinds of black pepper.
  • Refrigerate overnight, and serve cold.

Tips:

  • Use waxy potatoes: They hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for potato salad.
  • Boil potatoes until tender but not mushy: Overcooked potatoes will fall apart in the salad.
  • Cool potatoes completely before adding other ingredients: This will prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: You don't want to overpower the other flavors in the salad.
  • Add vegetables and herbs to your liking: This is a great way to customize the salad to your taste.
  • Serve potato salad chilled: This will help the flavors meld together.

Conclusion:

Russian potato salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its creamy mayonnaise dressing, tangy pickles, and fresh vegetables, it's a perfect dish for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a new potato salad recipe to try, give this Russian classic a try. You won't be disappointed!

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