Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye'

This Russian salad recipe is what my mom and grandmother make every time there's a family gathering or a special occasion. Leave out the ham to make this a vegetarian dish. The potatoes, carrots, and eggs do not have to be completely chilled after boiling.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
• 6 potatoes, peeled
• ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
• 4 whole eggs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 carrot, or more to taste
• 6 large pickles, cut into cubes
• ½ cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and carrot and return to a boil. Add whole eggs and cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and slightly cool mixture.

Step 2

Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.

Step 3

Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and parsley together in a large bowl; stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.