Description
Olivye, also known as Ukrainian Potato Salad or Olivier, is a classic, creamy salad made with diced boiled potatoes, carrots, ham, pickles, eggs, peas, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy mayonnaise dressing. This versatile and hearty salad is perfect as a side dish for family gatherings, holidays, or any occasion where a flavorful, comforting dish is desired.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ham
- 3 medium potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- 15 oz peas (drained)
- 5 boiled eggs
- 5 medium-large pickles (Vlasic brand recommended)
- 1/3 cup green onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup dill (chopped)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil Vegetables: In a pot, boil whole unpeeled potatoes and carrots for about 30 minutes, or until a knife pierces them smoothly. Be careful not to overcook them to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Boil Eggs: In a separate pot, place eggs in salted cold water. Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and leave on the burner for 15 minutes. After cooking, cool the eggs in cold water.
- Cool Ingredients: Remove the boiled vegetables and eggs from the water and allow them to cool to room temperature before proceeding to chop.
- Peel Vegetables: Peel the boiled potatoes and carrots carefully using a small knife. For carrots, it helps to make a lengthwise slit and peel in a circular motion.
- Dice Ingredients: Chop ham, potatoes, carrots, pickles, and eggs into small, uniform dice about the size of peas.
- Mix Salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, carrots, pickles, eggs, green onion, dill, and mayonnaise. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to taste, mixing gently.
- Add Peas: Fold in the drained peas carefully at the end to avoid crushing them. Customize by adding more onions, pickles, or other ingredients if desired.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the potatoes and carrots to maintain texture in the salad.
- Use good quality ham for best flavor; smoked or cooked ham both work well.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a lighter version or use Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Chopping all ingredients into similar-sized pea-sized pieces helps create a uniform texture and appearance.
- Allow the salad to chill for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Olivye can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
