RUSSIAN SALAD

               RUSSIAN SALAD   

 

 

 

This salad was my twin sons favorite when they were kids. It reminds me their childhood. 

Russian salad / Salad Olivier was invented in the 1860s by Belgian Lucien Olivier , the chef and owner of the Hermitage restaurant. The secret of the recipe never disclosed until he death.

  It be came popular in many countries but  different  ingredients. Russian version consists mix vegetable, meat, cucumber and mayonnaise.

After Russian Revelation many of  Russians  immigrated to Istanbul. Some of them opened restaurants and bars at Beyoglu-Pera. Those newcomers added  a lot from  their own culture to Istanbul's life in many fields, for example; nightlife, art, music, fashion and  food.

During Cold War the name of salad had been changed to American Salad in Turkey. Now  both names are using.

 As I said before there are many versions of Russian salad. My recipe is Turkish version which no meat in. 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

4 medium size potatoes,

3 medium size carrots

1 1/2 cup  canned peas

3 pickled cucumber

 6 Tablespoon mayonnaise

 

Diced potatoes and carrots and pickled cucumber into small cubes. Boil decided potatoes and carrots  in salted water until tender. Drain and let it cool. Place potatoes, carrots, peas and pickled cucumbers into a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mix well. Decorate with boiled egg, olives .