Russian · salad
Olivier Salad (Салат Оливье)
Olivier Salad (Салат Оливье) reads richness 4.5, salinity 4.1 and sweetness 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian salad, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.5 · Salinity 4.1 · Sweetness 3.8 · Umami 3.8 · Earthy 1.9 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Sourness 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Fruity 1.1 · Heat 0.9 · Bitterness 0.8 · Citrus 0.7 · Floral 0.7 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 4 boiled potatoes
- 3 boiled carrots
- 4 boiled eggs
- 8 oz bologna sausage
- 4 pickled cucumbers
- 1 cup canned green peas
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 117.3 kcal, 4.4 g protein, 5.3 g fat, 13.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Dice all boiled and cooled vegetables, eggs, and sausage into small even cubes.
- Drain peas and combine everything in a large bowl.
- Bind with mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper, and mix gently until thoroughly coated.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.