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My husband makes thisversion of the famous olivyesalad. The chives and dill add a nice element of freshness.The great thing about Russian and Ukrainian cooking –there is no one right way to make any recipe.Each familyhas their own version which get passed down through generations.
This olivyerecipereally is the best I’ve tried. It takessome time todice everything, but in the end you getthe bestpotato salad that lastsalmost a week in the fridge.
Ingredients for Olivye (potato salad):
1 pound of ham
3 medium potatoes
4 medium carrots.
1 (15 oz) can sweet peas, drained or 2 cups of thawed frozen peas
5 boiled eggs
5 medium-large pickles (I use Vlasic)
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3/4 cup to 1 cup mayo (to taste)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
How to Make Olivye Potato Salad:
1. In the same pot, boil whole unpeeled potatoes and carrots for about 30 minutes, or until knife pierces them smoothly. Don’t let them get too soft.
2. In a separate pot put eggs in salted cold water. Bring to a boil, turn it off and leave it on the sameburner with the lid on for 15 minutes (Remember this; it’s how to make the perfect hard-boiled eggs!!) Cool them down in cold water.
3. Removethe vegetables and eggs from boiling water and allow them to cool to room temperature prior to chopping.Skin the boiled potatoes and carrots with a small knife. It’s easier to skin the carrots ifyou make a slit down the length of the carrot and skin in a circle around the carrot. (One of the readers suggested alternative method for cookingcarrots and potatoes. She said to try dicing raw carrots and potatoes then boiling them together about 12 min in unsalted water. Rinse with cold water and drain well on paper towels. Easy and consistent results!)
4. Chop ham, potatoes, carrots, pickles and eggs into equal size dice (pea size). The Vidalia Chop Wizardis the secret to quick potato salad!
5. Mix together potatoes, carrots, pickles, eggs, green onion, dilland mayo. Add more mayo, Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Fold in the peas last so they aren’t crushed.
If you prefer more onion, pickles, or anything else;add more. Its easy to modify this recipe!
Enjoy!! If you make olivye, let me know what is unique about your salad.
Olivye - Ukrainian Potato Salad - Olivier
4.96 from 49 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
My husband makes this version of the famous olivye or Olivier salad. The chives and dill add a nice element of freshness.
Prep Time: 1 hour hr
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 8 people as a side
- 1 lb ham
- 3 medium potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- 15 oz peas, drained
- 5 boiled eggs
- 5 pickles, (medium-large) I use Vlasic brand
- 1/3 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup dill, chopped
- 3/4 cup mayo, or to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
In the same pot, boil whole unpeeled potatoes and carrots for about 30 minutes, or until knife pierces them smoothly. Don't let them get too soft.
In a separate pot put eggs in salted cold water. Bring to a boil, turn it off and leave it on the same burner with the lid on for 15 minutes. Cool them down in cold water.
Remove the vegetables and eggs from boiling water and allow them to cool to room temperature prior to chopping.
Skin the boiled potatoes and carrots with a small knife. It's easier to skin the carrots if you make a slit down the length of the carrot and skin in a circle around the carrot.
Chop ham, potatoes, carrots, pickles and eggs into equal size dice (pea size).
Mix together potatoes, carrots, pickles, eggs, green onion, dill and mayo. Add more mayo, Salt and pepper to taste.
Fold in the peas last so they aren't crushed. If you prefer more onion, pickles, or anything else; add more. Its easy to modify this recipe!
Enjoy!!
Notes
One of the readers suggested alternative method for cooking carrots and potatoes. She said to try dicing raw carrots and potatoes then boiling them together about 12 min in unsalted water. Rinse with cold water and drain well on paper towels. Easy and consistent results!
Nutrition Per Serving
438kcal Calories22g Carbs22g Protein29g Fat7g Saturated Fat161mg Cholesterol1234mg Sodium818mg Potassium6g Fiber6g Sugar5907IU Vitamin A35mg Vitamin C92mg Calcium5mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
- Nutrition Disclosure
Nutrition Facts
Olivye - Ukrainian Potato Salad - Olivier
Amount per Serving
Calories
438
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
161
mg
54
%
Sodium
1234
mg
Potassium
818
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
5907
IU
118
%
Vitamin C
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
92
mg
9
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword: Olivier
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 438