Classic Olivier salad

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Boil the vegetables. Place the potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, simmer for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and let cool.

Step 2:

Once the potatoes have cooled, peel them. Use a cutting board to cut them into small cubes. Transfer the sliced ​​potatoes to a deep bowl.

Step 3:

Peel the boiled carrots and cut them into small cubes the same way as the potatoes. Add the carrots to the bowl with the potatoes.

Step 4:

Boil the eggs. Place the eggs in a separate small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for exactly 8 minutes after boiling. Drain the eggs, cover them with cold water, and let them cool. Once cool, peel them.

Step 5:

Cut the peeled boiled eggs into cubes. Carefully place them in a bowl with the vegetables.

Step 6:

Prepare the sausage. Take the cooked sausage and cut it into small cubes. Add the sausage to the bowl with the remaining ingredients.

Step 7:

Prepare the cucumbers. Trim the pickles, if necessary, and cut them into small cubes. Add the cucumbers to a bowl.

Step 8:

Add the peas. Open the can of peas. Rinse them under running water and add them to the bowl.

Step 9:

Dress the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add mayonnaise. Start with a small amount, then gradually increase until you reach the desired consistency. Gently mix all ingredients together.

Step 10:

Serve. Transfer the finished Olivier salad to a beautiful salad bowl or plate. Serve immediately to keep it fresh and crisp.

Cooking tips

The main mistake is using too much mayonnaise. Always add it little by little, tasting the salad constantly. Too much sauce will make the dish heavy and tasteless.

Substitutions: If you don't have cooked sausage, you can substitute chicken or beef. Fresh cucumbers can be used instead of pickled cucumbers, but they will need to be grated and squeezed out of excess liquid first.

As shown in the video, the salad is best served on a tall plate to give it a full, appetizing appearance. Garnish with fresh herbs or dill sprigs.

All the ingredients can be prepared in advance. For example, boil the vegetables and eggs, and slice the sausage and cucumbers. When guests arrive, all that's left to do is assemble the salad and add the dressing.