**Russian Salad: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Cultures**
Russian salad, also known as Olivier salad, is a beloved dish that has captivated taste buds across the globe. This iconic salad boasts a rich history, tracing its origins to 19th century Russia. Originally created by Lucien Olivier, a renowned chef at the Hermitage Restaurant in Moscow, Russian salad quickly gained popularity and became a staple at festive gatherings and celebrations. Today, it is a culinary treasure enjoyed in many countries, with variations that reflect the diverse culinary traditions of each region. From the classic Russian version brimming with vibrant vegetables, boiled meats, and tangy mayonnaise dressing, to contemporary interpretations featuring grilled shrimp, smoked salmon, or even pineapple, Russian salad continues to delight and inspire food enthusiasts worldwide. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of delectable Russian salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing flavors and captivating stories behind this cherished salad.
AUTHENTIC RUSSIAN SALAD 'OLIVYE'
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
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 DRESSING
This a really great tangy dressing that you can use on salads and sandwiches.
Provided by KEN WILLIAMS
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, onion, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 189.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING
I have searched the internet far and near and finally I found a Russian Dressing recipe that ACTUALLY WAS Russian dressing! Good Stuff!
Provided by btcats
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a sauce pan cook sugar and water until thick.
- Cool syrup.
- Combine the remaining ingredients.
- Add syrup and whisk to blend well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.2, Fat 54.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Sodium 668.9, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 0.8
RUSSIAN BEET AND POTATO SALAD
A Russian potato salad with the difference of adding beets and carrots! Use balsamic vinegar instead of champagne vinegar for a different version.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook beets until tender, about 30 minutes. Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook potatoes and carrots until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain vegetables, cool, and remove skins. Dice and place in a large bowl.
- Place the diced pickles in the bowl with beets, potatoes, and carrots. Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with green onions. Chill completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
OLIVIE (RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD)
A Russian and Eastern European potato salad; one version of it at least! Best served cold with some good bread!
Provided by petitchameau
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Creamy Potato Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes and carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cold. Dice potatoes and carrots.
- Combine potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, pickles, onion, bologna, and eggs together in a large bowl. Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper gently into potato mixture until well combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 717.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD
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
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.
CHILLED RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING
This cool, creamy and tangy dressing is a spicy pink classic!
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, Worcestershire, parsley, chili sauce and ketchup. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 181.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
RUSSIAN BEET SALAD WITH HERRING
This salad is commonly known in Russia as a 'Herring under the Winter Coat Salad.' It is a must for every Russian holiday, however, you have to have a taste for herring and beets. Every Russian craves this salad, but my American hubby doesn't care for it. I use a clear bowl for this salad so that you could see all ingredients in it.
Provided by Evgeniya
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the potatoes, carrots, and beets in the boiling water until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for the potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for the carrots, and 40 minutes for the beets. Allow each to cool to the touch before further handling. Remove and discard the skins from the potatoes and beets. Shred the potatoes, carrots, and beets, keeping them separate.
- Arrange about half the onion and half the herring fillets in a layer in the bottom of a bowl. Cover the layer with about half of the grated potatoes, then a layer of about half the carrot, and finally about half the beet. Spread about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers in the same order to finish building the salad. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
RUSSIAN SALAD
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
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.
RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING
From the kitchen of Joyce & Rusty DeVoid thank you guys! This is amazing stuff by far the best russian dressing I like!
Provided by malinda sargent
Categories Dressings
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook the sugar and water until it spins a thread then let it cool.
- 2. Next, Combine remaining ingredients and add the sugar water and beat thoroughly.
- 3. Next, chill ingredients. Makes about 2 cups, this makes great BBQ sauce as well!
RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD (SALAD OLIVIER)
Make and share this Russian Potato Salad (Salad Olivier) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by blazer380
Categories Potato
Time 2h
Yield 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- You will need a large mixing bowl.
- The following items add to taste, the amounts listed above are approximate: hot dogs (depends how much meat you want); pickles (Depends how salty you want the salad. This is the only source of salt in the salad.); oregano; black pepper; white pepper; sour cream (add more if salad too dry); mayonnaise (add more if salad too dry); horseradish; hot sauce (depends how spicy you want).
- Boil potatoes, carrots, hot dogs until cooked.
- Hard boil the eggs.
- While the above are boiling, add to bowl sweet peas.
- Finely chop and add to bowl: cilantro, dill.
- Cut to small pieces (to size of a pea) and add to bowl pickles.
- Once all the boiled items are cooked: peel, chop (to size of a pea) and add them all to the bowl: potatoes, carrots, hot dogs, eggs.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl: oregano, black pepper, white pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, hot sauce.
- Mix well and serve or place in fridge for later use.
RUSSIAN CARROT SALAD (KOREAN-STYLE)
Russians call it 'Korean Carrot Salad,' but it is so absolutely ubiquitous in Russia that if they didn't originally own it, they certainly do now. Coriander provides primary flavor; cayenne provides the heat. To get it right, you MUST use a mandoline to julienne the carrots into long, thin strands like spaghetti. To save time, buy them already julienned at the grocery store. This dish is best after it has marinated for 24 hours, but is fine after only 4 or 5 hours.
Provided by The Parkers
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place carrots in a large bowl. Sprinkle garlic over carrots.
- Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir coriander and cayenne pepper into the onion; add to carrot mixture and toss. Pour vinegar dressing over carrot mixture; toss to coat.
- Transfer carrot salad to a dish with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours, tossing salad several times while it marinates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 766.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
RUSSIAN TOMATO SALAD DRESSING
originally this recipe was found by a roommate during the 70's from weight watchers only they used 10 drops of sugar substitute in place of the sugar This is a tomato salad dressing that my family likes
Provided by muffinlady
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups dressing
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a container and shake before using.
SALAD OLIVIER - RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD
One of the most traditional Russian salads, it was originally created by the French Chef, M. Olivier, but claimed by the Russians as one of their dishes. It is certainly become a big part of the Russian life and everyone knows how delicious this salad can be. Ironically, there are many different recipes. You can choose to add meat to it or serve it meatless. This recipe uses boiled chicken but some people use bologna as well. This salad is delicious when served fresh but even better when it has been refrigerated for a few hours or even overnight.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Potato
Time 3h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut up the chicken and set aside.
- Boil potatoes and carrots until they are soft in the middle and let cool to room temperature. Dice potatoes and carrots and combine in bowl. Add diced eggs, pickles, green onions, dill and sweet peas. Add the chicken. Mix all ingredients well while adding salt and pepper.
- Add Mayonnaise and mix all ingredients well again. Sprinkle with some dill and refrigerate for 2-3 hours).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 64.1, Sodium 285.4, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 5.6
RUSSIAN SALMON AND POTATO SALAD
This salmon salad is a very popular dish served at Russian gatherings and is usually the first one to disappear. It is easy to prepare and can be served at a picnic or as an appetizer.
Provided by JMRIBKA
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Salmon Salad Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.
- While the eggs are cooking, place the potatoes in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until lightly browned and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Flake salmon and spread it over the bottom of a glass baking dish or serving dish. Spread the sauteed onions over the salmon. Gently spread a little bit of the mayonnaise over the onion layer. Top with potatoes, and spread enough mayonnaise just to add moisture to the layer. Finally, slice the eggs, and cover the layer of potatoes. Spread mayonnaise over the eggs, and garnish with chopped parsley. If you wish, you can reserve some of the egg to chop and sprinkle over the top as well. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 108.8 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 507.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD (SALAT OLIVIER)
This very flexible salad is great with meats, on picnics, with all sorts of things. It is fine in the fridge for a few days. Vary the ingredients and seasonings to taste (and convenience). The finer the chopping, the more "gourmet" it is to Russians. The technique here is easy; it just takes a lot of chopping, so give yourself enough time.
Provided by Sarah Chana
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook potatoes and eggs.
- Chop everything and put in large container.
- Mix well, being careful not to mush it all up.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add mayonnaise to taste (or maybe a little less, since it seems to get moister after it sits for a bit).
- Serve, or refrigerate for later use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 456, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 9.1
RUSSIAN CABBAGE AND BEET SALAD
This salad is irresistible - colorful and delicious! You must keep it under a press overnight (or for 24 hours) and then in the fridge for best results. It tastes much better if you keep it in the fridge for a couple of days before eating.
Provided by LenaM
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cabbage, carrots, beet, and garlic in a large glass bowl.
- Stir together water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar and oil and heat for 30 seconds, but do not boil anymore.
- Pour hot brine over vegetables and stir to combine. Place a plate on top of the vegetables and weigh down with a bowl of water or a full can of beans. Press at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
- Transfer salad into 8 pint-size jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
RUSSIAN STYLE CREAMY SALAD DRESSING
This cool, creamy and slightly spicy dressing is a tantalizing combination of spices in a mayonnaise, sour cream and piquant tomato base.
Provided by sal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Sour Cream Dressing Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, onion, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cream and parsley until smooth. Chill overnight to let ingredients incorporate. Serve over salads, eggs, chilled veggies or meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
GREEN TOMATO SALAD WITH RUSSIAN DRESSING
This salad is inspired by one that Los Angeles-based chef Mark Peel serves at his wonderful restaurant, Campanile. Green tomatoes go well with Russian dressing. My version combines mayonnaise with yogurt, and if I don't make the mayonnaise myself, I always use Hellmann's (called Best in Western states) because it isn't sweet.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss together the tomatoes, vinegar and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Line an oval or round platter with the tomato slices, overlapping them slightly and sliding in a red tomato slice at regular intervals.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt and ketchup. Stir in the capers and red onion. Spoon the dressing over the tomatoes. Sprinkle on the parsley, garnish with hard-boiled egg wedges, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 136, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 368 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RUSSIAN CHEESE SALAD
This recipe was the favorite of the Russian dishes served at our wedding. Simple, tangy and can be used more than a side dish. Serve on top of bread or crackers, or spoon onto tomato slices for a more low-carb option.
Provided by MOJOKADO
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise and garlic. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 282.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a good-quality mayonnaise. Hellmann's or Duke's are both good choices.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the mayonnaise mixture while they are still warm. This will help the flavors to meld together.
- Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the salad to firm up.
- Serve the salad with your favorite garnishes. Some popular choices include chopped hard-boiled eggs, diced pickles, or fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
Russian Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, Russian Salad is a perfect dish for any occasion.
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