Olivier Salad
A hearty and comforting salad combining boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, and seasoned meat, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled and diced Ensure they hold their shape when diced.
- 2 medium carrots, boiled and diced
- 1 cup green peas, cooked Cook until tender but vibrant.
- 1 cup cooked chicken or ham, diced Ensure meat is cooked thoroughly.
- 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs, diced Adds creaminess to the salad.
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise Acts as a binder for the salad.
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients.
- Boil the potatoes and carrots until tender, then cool and dice.
- Cook peas in boiling water until tender and drain.
- Dice cooked chicken or ham into small pieces.
- Hard boil the eggs, cool, peel, and chop them.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, peas, meat, and chopped eggs.
- Pour in mayonnaise and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are well coated.
Chilling
- Transfer salad to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Ideal for meal prep; the flavor enhances after chilling. Serve with crusty bread or a green salad.