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Olivier Salad, a dish from Russia

Olivier Salad

Russia

Also known as Russian Salad, Salad Olivier

About Olivier Salad

Olivier Salad is a Russian potato salad made with diced potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles, eggs and boiled sausage or chicken, all mixed with mayonnaise.

It was invented in the 1860s by Lucien Olivier, a Belgian chef at the Hermitage restaurant in Moscow. His original recipe was much fancier, with grouse, crayfish and capers, and he kept the dressing a secret.

In Soviet times, it was simplified using available ingredients. It is a must on Russian New Year's Eve tables and is known as "Russian salad" in many countries.

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