Russian Salad, also known as Olivier Salad, is a classic appetizer; quite popular and common at any special occasion or parties these days. The perfect combination of mixed vegetables, potato and mayonnaise creates a symphony of flavours and textures that simply wins the taste buds of people worldwide.
But do you know how did this iconic dish come to be and why is it called the Russian Salad?
Well, the history of Russian salad traces back to the 19th century when it was created by Lucien Olivier, a Belgian chef, at the renowned Hermitage restaurant in Moscow, Russia. The salad quickly gained popularity among Moscow’s elite, becoming a symbol of haute cuisine in the Russian capital. But since Olivier prepared the dish himself in his kitchen, the original recipe was a closely guarded secret. It was one of his assistants, Ivan Ivanov, who took the advantage of Olivier’s absence and assumed the secret formula of this signature dish by looking at the preparation table. Then after quitting his job at the Hermitage restaurant, Ivanov went with his recipe to another restaurant, the Moskva where he introduced a suspiciously similar salad - an imitation of the original salad.
It is said that the original Olivier recipe could have up to 100 ingredients including lobster, cavier, pheasant and other exclusive kinds of meat along with eggs, pickles, potatoes among all other ingredients. However what we consume today as Russian Salad is not the original recipe as Olivier took the secrets with him to the grave.
Throughout the centuries, different regions of the world have created their own versions of this salad, but a few basic ingredients have remained the same: potatoes, carrots, peas, and mayonnaise - sometimes eggs and pickles as well.
In this video, we have recreated this classic Russian Salad in a quick, simple, yet tasty way to impress your guests. Let’s have a quick overview of the recipe:
Ingredients:
1. Potato - 1 pc
2. Carrots - 1 pc
3. Beans - 150 gms
4. Green Peas - 1 cup
5. Corn - 1 cup
6. Apple - 1 pc
7. Salt to taste
8. Black pepper Powder - 1 tsp
9. Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp
10. Fresh Cream - 1 cup
11. Latus - For Decoration
Cooking Method:
1. Start by dicing the vegetables into small cubes.
2. Then boil the Potatoes and Carrots in a saucepan until they are tender but not mushy.
3. Then add the Green Peas, Beans and Corn into the same boiling water and let them cook for 2 - 3 minutes until their raw flavour goes away.
4. Now in a large mixing bowl, combine all the boiled and diced vegetables - Potatoes, Carrots, Green Peas, Beans, Corn, and Apple.
5. Add the Mayonnaise and Fresh Cream along with some Salt and Black Pepper Powder to enhance the flavour.
6. Then start mixing all the ingredients gently avoiding mashing them.
7. Cover the Salad bowl with a wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Chilling allows the flavours to meld together creating a harmonious taste.
Russian Salad is not just a salad - it’s an experience with its rich history and diverse ingredients. Whether you serve it as a side dish or enjoy it on its own, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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