Olivier Salad

Russia · Europe

Short description: This chilled diced salad balances soft vegetables, pickles, egg, and mayonnaise, often served from a large bowl at holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients: Diced potato, carrot, peas, pickles, eggs, mayonnaise, and ham or bologna are mixed into a chilled creamy salad.
Cultural note: A restaurant original became a home-table staple, adapting into a practical holiday salad made from affordable preserved and boiled ingredients.
Common misconception: Modern homemade versions are usually simpler than the elaborate restaurant dish linked to its name.

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