Ingredients
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3/4 lb bologna or ham
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3 potatoes
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3 Carrots
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6 Eggs
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3 dill pickles
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1 sweet onion
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1 cup canned sweet peas
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1/2 English cucumber
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1 cup mayonnaise
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Salt & pepper
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1/2 tsp Sugar
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dilloptional
Directions
This Russian salad is mostly eaten on holidays, for the sake of convenience and tradition. Olivier salad is made with vegetables, meat, eggs, and generously dressed with mayo. It’s a heavy, filling, and hearty salad, most popular for New Year’s, the biggest holiday of the year in Russia. Olivier salad is a traditional salad dish in Russian cuisine, but is also popular in other post-Soviet countries, like Ukraine and around the world.
Preparation:
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In a large pot, add potatoes and carrots. Cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and cook about 20-25 minutes or until a knife pierces through easily.
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In a small pot, add eggs, cover eggs will water, and bring to a boil cook. Cook eggs for 8-10 minutes.
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Cube all of the ingredients.
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Combine everything, mix. Add mayo to taste. You may need a little more than 1 cup, depending on the sizes of your ingredients.
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Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add fresh dill, mix and serve.