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Authentic Russian Salad (Olivye)

  • 6 potatoes (peeled)
  • 1 carrot (or more to taste)
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 large pickles (cut into cubes)
  • 1 15 oz can peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or to taste (Optional))
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or to taste)
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrot. Return mixture to a boil and add eggs; cook until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and slightly cool mixture. Chop potatoes and carrot; peel and chop eggs.
  2. Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and parsley together in a large bowl; stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.”
Salad, Side Dish