Creamy Russian Salad Recipe

Russian Salad is a creamy, colorful, and refreshing salad made with boiled vegetables, fresh fruits, and a rich mayonnaise dressing. It is a perfect side dish for family meals, festive occasions, and parties. This easy recipe comes together in just a few simple steps and is loved by both kids and adults.Here’s a classic recipe for Russian salad (Olivier salad), a creamy salad made with vegetables, eggs, and mayonnaise.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

250 g boneless chicken breast

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups water

For the Salad

1 cup potatoes, diced
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup apple, diced
½ cup pineapple chunks
½ cup seedless grapes, halved
2 boiled eggs, chopped
¼ cup roasted cashews

For the Dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup fresh cream
3 tablespoon powdered sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to adjust taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Place the chicken breast in a saucepan with water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove, let it cool, and cut or shred it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: Boil the Eggs

Place 2 eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then cook for 10–12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to cold water, peel them, and chop into small pieces.

Step 3:Prepare the Vegetables

Boil the potatoes, carrots, and until just tender. Drain well and allow them to cool completely.

Step 4: Prepare the Fruits

Wash and dice the apple just before mixing to keep it fresh. Cut the pineapple into small pieces and halve the grapes if using.

Step 5: Make the Dressing

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, fresh cream, sugar, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 6: Assemble the Salad

Add the cooked chicken, cooled vegetables, apples, pineapple, and grapes to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated.. Garnish with a few chopped nuts, slices of boiled egg