on Dec 30, 2022, Updated Dec 21, 2023
Why You’ll Love Olivier Salad
The secret to the best Olivier Salad is finely chopping every single ingredient so you have to be patient as this recipe is a labor of ❤️ love. This salad is not to be rushed as the ✨ magic is in the chop so take your time and enjoy the process. The creaminess of this salad is to die for. You’re going to love the combination of vegetables that go into this salad and I hope you can relate to the nostalgia that it brings me every New Year. Let me know in the comments where you’re from and if you have this salad in your country too.
Origin of Olivier Salad
Based on my research, the original version of the salad was invented in the 1860s by a cook of Belgian origin by the name of Lucien Olivier. Lucien was the chef of the Hermitage, one of Moscow’s most celebrated restaurants. Olivier’s salad quickly became immensely popular with Hermitage regulars, and became the restaurant’s signature dish! This salad is now made world wide and how we welcome New Years Eve in Bulgaria.
How to Prepare Olivier Salad
🔥 Boil unpeeled potatoes and peeled carrots in one pot until fork-tender. Hard-boil eggs in a separate pot. Potatoes usually take 20 minutes, while carrots and eggs take about 10 minutes from boiling point. 🧊 Let everything cool, and then peel and finely chop the potatoes and boiled eggs. 🥕 For the carrots, dice into tiny cubes of equal-sized pieces. 🥣 In a bowl, combine the eggs, potatoes, carrots, peas, finely diced pickles and ham. Add mayo and salt and pepper to taste, then mix well. ❄️ Olivier Salad will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can add more mayo if the salad becomes dry.
Variations and Substitutions for Olivier Salad
You can certainly mix and match these ideas to create a potato salad that suits your taste and dietary needs. Don’t forget to let me know and share a picture in the comments how you make yours!
Best Served With
Some crusty bread like my no-knead peasant bread A holiday meal, alongside turkey or ham Other side dishes or salads
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