Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad)
This Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad) balances creamy potatoes and carrots with bright dill pickles and sweet peas, all bound by a light mayo-sour cream dressing. Tender eggs and a touch of bologna add richness and nostalgia, making it a comforting side for holidays, potlucks, or weekend dinners. Serve well-chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 71 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the potatoes and carrots in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Drain, rinse with cold water until cold, then dice the potatoes and carrots.
- 4
Combine the potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, pickles, onion, bologna, and eggs in a large bowl.
- 5
Gently stir the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper into the potato mixture until well combined.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- Calories 307.8 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 16.72 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 43.36 g 16%
- Total Fat 9.04 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.61 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 58.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 612.45 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 21.14 g Good Source 76%
- Total Sugars 3.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 734.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 3.59 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bologna, Carrot, and Dill Pickles. Each serving provides about 307.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bologna, Carrot, Dill Pickles, Hard-Boiled Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad)?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 307.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad) healthy?
- Olivier Salad (Classic Russian Potato Salad) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 307.8 calories and 16.72 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 612.45 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.61 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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