Use a spatula to mix in the thickened broth to coat all the ingredients. Also, wash the carrots and potatoes, and trim the end of the carrots. 🙂 It is the memory of numerous picnics, gatherings, and visits to parks and hikes in the mountains of darband and darakeh. How to Make Easy Salad Olivieh This is one of my favorite persian dishes from when i was growing up. Noon, or nan, means bread in Farsi. Don’t you just love the food connection between different cultures? Hey, I'm Zahra! It is said that "salad Olivier" was created by a French chef M. Olivier who opened a restaurant in Moscow in the 19th century and this was his recipe, if you are interested you can read more about it, here. Beautiful red ripe pomegranates are available in most supermarkets. My good friends are from Iran and they bring this dish to every family gathering we have. The first time I had salad olivieh was at my sister's wedding reception many years ago which was prepared by a caterer. Have an amazing sizdeh bedar with your family and friends 🙂. Serve as a sandwich spread or served with a crusty baguette. Boil the eggs, and blanch the sweet peas. Olivye (sometimes spelled olivier) is a potato salad that is ridiculously popular among Slavic people. At the end I was in charge with the decoration. In Iran they call it Salad Olivieh and the ingredients are rather different from the original recipe. I know this probably makes me sound like the laziest wife/mom on the planet, but I have been loving the ease of making Salad sandwich fillings and packing them in lunches a few times that week. Place the rich broth in the fridge until the rest of the ingredients are ready; it will become gelatinous and thickened. I’m sorry to hear that you’re not able to find all the ingredients that you want, but among other things, this pandemic has somehow taught us to make do with what we have. Thanks so much for sharing your heartfelt story. The meal was then completed with a “bastani ghifi,” soft serve vanilla ice cream cone! Add the shredded chicken, grated potatoes, carrots, diced pickled cucumbers and sweet peas to a bowl. So I do the best I can…been here now four years, love it, but some difficulties… I am going to check your other recipes.  A small crusty but soft baguette roll was filled with the creamiest Salad Olivieh, and it tasted out of this world with a frosty bottle of Pepsi Cola. Again thank you, can’t wait for the reaction Feteshteh x, Dear Fereshteh, we’re in self lockdown here! You are going to end up with a watery Olivier salad if you add grated pickles to your mixture. Somehow cant get mine right. It’s one of the most beloved Persian street food, that you can also find it as a delicious bite or side dish in Persian gatherings.  I normally don’t add any extra salt to this salad because of the initial salt that I add to the chicken and also the salt in dill pickles, but if you wish to add extra salt, please do so after you’ve already added and mixed the mayo, then add it in small amounts to taste. It makes a wonderful appetizer or lunch. it’s a chicken/potato salad, with a few other interesting ingredients (read: pickles), combined together in mayonnaise. I have talked about my absolute love for Salad Olivieh before. We will definitely be making it again soon. Salad Olivieh, our version of potato salad calls for at least 2 CUPS of mayonnaise and that particular recipe… The broth will become gelatinous and thickened. Of course, the presentation is so inviting… Love, Love, Love! Use a knife or a food processor to small chop the dill pickles and add them to the bowl. So glad to hear that Jenny! Luckily while in high school my parents bought a new home On a dead end street with only 5 homes.We quickly made friends with all the neighbors and as it turned out, 3 of the 5 neighbors were all from Iran. Those who remember “frooshgah Ferdosi” on Fersodi Avenue (the first large department store in Tehran), must also remember their famous Salad Olivieh sandwich. We always serve Salad Olivier on our buffet when there is a festivity. It turned out as good if not better than others I’ve tasted. I know you’ll find many other familiar recipes on my blog! Sheena so happy to have you here! I have also talked about having been a Pesco-Vegetarian at one point in my life. it’s a chicken/potato salad, with a few other interesting ingredients (read: pickles), combined together in mayonnaise. Bon I cook skinless chicken drumsticks with fresh onions and seasoning in very little water. So true! Salad Olivieh is a Persian potato Salad studded with peas, dill pickles, eggs and chicken. Required fields are marked *, Kabob Koobideh (کباب کوبیده) is made with ground lamb or beef or a combination of the two. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove all the bones, dice it medium and add it to a large bowl. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and recipes with us all, it took me back to one of the best times of my life! Thanks for the healthy version of this memorable food Homa Khanoom. Many places in US have started to open, but for us staying put seems to be the only responsible way to handle this global pandemic 🙁 I’m very happy to hear that you like this recipe. Your email address will not be published. The apple cider vinegar and mustard are for added flavor, and you could leave both of them out if you don’t like the taste; the salad will still be very tasty. Shredd the chicken breast, and x potatoes and carrots. Shred the chicken breast into small pieces with your hands. Turn the heat off and add the frozen sweet peas to the pot and cover with the lid. Cheers my friends!! it’s a popular dish for picnics and parties, and while it requires a lot of chopping and mixing, it’s a fairly easy dish to create! There will be about ½- 3/4 cup very rich broth left in the pot. Thanks for sharing your special recipe; I would love to try it sometime. Yes, like most recipes, each family has their own version for making salad olivieh, and that is how amazing recipes are created! Make the hard boiled eggs (please refer to the notes). Persian Food, Desserts, Baking and Pastry Recipes with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Salad Olivieh can be served as a side dish, a main course, or a sandwich but it is always one of the the most popular dishes at any gathering, picnics, or road trips. The mixture has to cool down in the refrigerator for a few hours before being ready to be eaten. As a child my mother used to boil the ingredients on the 31st of December very early in the morning then she went to work and left me and my brother the task to cut all of them into pieces before her return. Just google “salata de boeuf” for pictures of the Romanian version, some are really cute. One cannot imagine New Year’s Eve without it. I got the idea to use chicken in leu of kielbasa from a birthday party this past weekend.  I could make the instructions very short and simple; something like this: Chop cooked chicken, potatoes, eggs & carrots, then mix them with chopped dill pickles and green peas and add enough mayonnaise until everything sticks together! Olivier salad, known as Persian Chicken salad, is a popular alteration of the Russian potato salad in Iran. My knowledge of a few languages and my early experiences of living in several countries gave me the chance to connect with people coming from different backgrounds.  My early memories of enjoying this very popular Iranian food go back to my childhood. Potato salad is one of those dishes that you can find recipes from all around the world: Germany, Poland, Italy, Russia, the United States. Being an American who married a Persian man, I enjoy learning any tricks to make traditional food easier. Take Care and sorry for the long response, it just really means a lot! Peel the eggs when cool enough to handle. Add diced chicken, diced carrots and sweet peas to a bowl. A Persian salad olivieh recipe might sound complicated to make, but it is far from the truth. This can be made the day before and kept in … This recipe is perfect for those who are Ovo-Vegetarians. 9- La salade est prête, reste maintenant à servir, vous pouvez farcir des tomates si vous souhaitez avoir une présentation spéciale ou bien tout simplement servir le plat dans un saladier. This is a potato salad with a tangy twist – mustard and pickles set it apart. Thank you for this delicious recipe! However, after years of making this salad I really believe that a couple of extra steps in the preparation makes all the difference. Allow all the ingredients to cool before going to the next step. Some of the special delicacies enjoyed with…. I often receive emails from readers who ask me to post the vegetarian version of regular a Persian recipe. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the diced potatoes, egg whites and crumbled egg yolks to the bowl. It brings back so many memories of making it with family members. Salad Olivieh easy way to use potato, chicken, egg & mayonnaise. What I’m trying to say is that, if you ask a number of Iranians to name their favorite Salad Olivieh place, don’t be surprised if all of them don’t mention the same restaurant or delicatessen; we each have our own favorites. I’ve had so many requests for this recipe, and I’m happy to be able to finally post it; khahesh mikonam dooste aziz 😉. It never lasts long so I made a lot in this recipe, but you can always make just half the recipe. Halved olives, finely chopped parsley or chives, grated hard-boiled egg yolks or sliced gherkins can be used to creatively decorate this salad. I just looked up salata de boeuf and it could very well have been the images for “salad olivieh” I have actually seen identical decorations at Iranian parties 🙂, Great recipe, came out beautifully and delicious both times… one of my and our friends favorite salad …. And yes, baguette and salad olivieh are made for each other. This has been a long time favorite in our house too 🙂 I hope you let me know when you try my other recipes too. For all of you who have enjoyed this rich and flavorful salad all your life, I hope you will try my recipe and let me know what you think. Steam the potatoes until tender. Finely dice the pickled cuucmbers. Place the potatoes (any), carrots and eggs into a medium-sized pot (affiliate); cover with water and bring to a boil. His salad included smoked duck, crayfish, veal tongue, grouse and even caviar. Use a spatula to mix all the ingredients. Packed with flavor, this versatile potato salad can be served as a side, in a sandwich or with breakfast. Place the broth in the fridge until the rest of the ingredients are ready. My pleasure Susan jan!  I also toss the diced cooked potatoes in apple cider vinegar. Hi Olga! Having three friends over for lunch….I half made the salad before, but this one although took longer, it’s really yummy. Fantastic as always. I honestly have not met anyone who doesn’t love Olivieh! 6 medium white potatoes, steamed with skin. It’s a dish for all seasons💖. As she was back at home she would prepare the mayonaise and mix it. Great recipe for Persian potato salad (Olivier salad). (Remove the pressure cooker from the heat; follow the safety instructions per your manual to open the pressure cooker). You can enjoy it along with pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, and bread. Medium dice the egg whites and set them aside. Come on Persians, let's face it, there's a reason our fathers and uncles have those pot bellies; Persian food. Dear Sanjaghak, I really enjoyed reading your nostalgic comment! Sam, this means a lot! Olivier salad was invented in the 1860’s by Belgian Lucien Olivier, the chef of the Hermitage, one of Moscow’s most celebrated restaurants. A travel enthusiast, I had the chance to visit and live in different countries, though there are still a lot of places I would love to visit. 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