Salat Olivier Russian Salad Recipes

SALAT OLIVIER (RUSSIAN SALAD)

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes, let cool, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
• Boil the eggs, let cool, and coarsely chop.
• To prepare the chicken, combine ingredients water through thyme, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
• Add chicken breasts. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Cool breasts in the broth.
• While chicken is cooking, combine potatoes, eggs, and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
• When chicken has cooled, drain the chicken (discard or save broth, as desired). Remove skin, bones and any gristle. Cut chicken into neat 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces.
• In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine chicken, salad ingredients, and dressing. (All ingredients should be at room temperature).
• Place chicken salad in a large serving bowl. Decorate with tomato wedges and egg slices. Sprinkle with dill.
• Serve cool, but not chilled.

RUSSIAN STYLE SALAD(SALAT OLIVIER)

Steps:

• Place the potatoes and carrots into a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and gently boil over medium heat until tender, about 30 minutes for the potato and 20 minutes for the carrots.
• Move vegetables as done to a plate and let cool completely.
• Discard cooking water.
• Peel the potato and carrots and cut each into 1/4" dice.
• Transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
• Add onions, cucumbers, pickles, peas, eggs, dill, paarsley, mayonnaise, and vinegar to the bowl and stir until well combined.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Adjust seasonings.
• Transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy!