Olivier salad
| Alternative names | Russian salad |
|---|---|
| Type | Salad |
| Course | Zakuski |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Created by | Lucien Olivier |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, vegetables, eggs, meat, mayonnaise |
Olivier salad (Russian: салат Оливье, romanized: salat Olivye, ⓘ), also known as Russian salad, is a traditional salad dish in Russian cuisine. Its creation is generally attributed to Lucien Olivier.
It is popular in the post-Soviet states and around the world. In different modern recipes, it is usually made with diced boiled potatoes, carrots and brined dill pickles (or cucumber), together with optional eggs, vegetable or fruit ingredients such as green peas, celeriac, onions and apples, optional meat ingredients such as diced boiled chicken, cured sausage, ham, or hot dogs, with salt, pepper and mustard sometimes added to enhance flavor, and dressed with mayonnaise.
In Russia and other post-Soviet states, as well as in Russophone communities worldwide, the salad has become one of the main dishes on zakuski tables served during New Year's Eve (Novy God) celebrations. In Poland, it is commonly served at Christmas and Easter.