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Olivye Ukrainian Potato Salad Recipe

Olivye, also known as Ukrainian potato salad, is a creamy, hearty dish featuring tender potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, peas, and ham, all bound together with rich mayonnaise and fresh dill. This comforting classic is perfect for celebrations, offering a delightful balance of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 261 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 6 potatoes, peeled
  • 1 can peas, drained
  • 4 whole eggs
  • ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, or to taste
  • ½ cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste
  • 6 large pickles, cut into cubes
  • 1 carrot

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    This image shows diced potatoes boiling in a pot, softening to the perfect texture for Olivye Ukrainian Potato Salad.
  • Add the potatoes, bring to a boil again, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and whole eggs, continuing to boil until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    This image shows whole carrots and eggs being added to the boiling pot alongside potatoes, ensuring even cooking for a well-balanced salad.
  • Drain and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
    This image shows freshly boiled potatoes, carrots, and eggs being drained and left to cool, making them easier to handle and chop.
  • Chop the potatoes and carrots into small cubes, peel the eggs, and chop them as well.
    This image shows diced potatoes, carrots, and eggs on a cutting board, cut into small uniform pieces for the classic texture of Olivye salad.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill.
    This image shows a large mixing bowl filled with chopped potatoes, carrots, eggs, pickles, peas, and ham, ready to be combined into a delicious salad.
  • Stir in the mayonnaise until everything is well coated.
    This image shows mayonnaise being stirred into the Olivye Ukrainian Potato Salad, coating each ingredient in a creamy, flavorful dressing.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
    This image shows a beautifully plated serving of Olivye Ukrainian Potato Salad, garnished with fresh dill, ready to be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Boil the eggs separately if you prefer firmer yolks.
  • Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • For extra tang, add a splash of pickle brine to the mayonnaise before mixing.