Here's a classic recipe for Olivier salad, a popular dish in Russian cuisine:
Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cooked chicken (or ham, or bologna)
- 1 cup green peas (canned or frozen)
- 1 medium pickled cucumber (or 3-4 gherkins)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Boil the potatoes and carrots in their skins until tender. Let them cool, then peel and dice into small cubes.
- Hard-boil the eggs, cool them, peel, and chop them.
- Dice the cooked chicken (or your choice of meat).
- Chop the pickled cucumber into small pieces.
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Combine the Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, eggs, chicken, green peas, and pickled cucumber.
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Add Mayonnaise:
- Add the mayonnaise and mix gently until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your Olivier salad!
