Olivier Salad (Russian Potato Salad)
The creamy diced potato, egg, ham and gherkin salad that sits on every Russian celebration table.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes and carrots together in salted water for 20 minutes, until a knife slides in easily. Drain and cool completely.
20 min - 2
Boil the eggs for 9 minutes, cool in cold water and peel.
9 min - 3
Cook the peas in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and cool.
3 min - 4
Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut into small 1 cm dice. Dice the eggs too.
- 5
Mix everything with the ham, gherkins and spring onion. Stir the mayonnaise, soured cream, dill, salt and pepper together and fold through gently.
- 6
Chill for 30 minutes before serving so the flavours meld.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.