Olivier salad with chicken – 5 step-by-step recipes with photos

Glad to see you on the pages of my culinary blog! Today we will talk about the king of the festive table, namely Olivier. If not everyone, then many people love it, so I want to share with you this selection of recipes.

There are many variations of preparing Olivier, so everyone will find “the one” for themselves. And in general, I always want to try something new and unusual. The main thing is that in any case, the salad is prepared quickly, but it turns out very tasty. As you know, everything ingenious is simple.

By the way, the salad has this name because it was invented in the 19th century by the French chef Lucien Olivier. It consisted of pressed caviar, hazel grouse, boiled tongue, crayfish, capers and a dozen other ingredients. However, the current version of the dish with boiled sausage has nothing in common with Lucien's original recipe. The modern treat simply inherited the name, but it was invented during the Soviet era.

In any case, the feast must be accompanied by an abundance of dishes: various rolls, beautifully decorated dishes, sandwiches and, of course, the main guest of the festive table - Olivier.

Classic recipe for Olivier salad with chicken and pickles

So, every experienced housewife should have several signature dishes in her arsenal, so let's replenish our stock of holiday recipes. First, you would like to present the classic, most often used version of Olivier salad with boiled chicken breast. It is also possible to prepare it with fried fillet - it will also turn out tasty and unusual. We are looking for new tastes and trying to surprise everyone, so we are not afraid to experiment.

Ingredients:

Potatoes - 3 pcs.
Carrots - 2 pcs.
Onion - 1 pc.
Chicken fillet – 300 g
Eggs - 3 pcs.
Pickled cucumbers – 5 pcs.
Green peas - 1 can
Mayonnaise - 2 tbsp. l.
Sour cream - 1 tbsp. l.
Salt, pepper - to taste

Cooking method:

1. Before you start cooking, you need to boil the potatoes and carrots in their skins. They need to be thoroughly washed from dirt, filled with water and put on fire. If the fruits are medium in size, they will cook for about 30 minutes. If large ones are caught, the time increases to 40 minutes or more. Check for doneness with a fork - the vegetables should be soft.

2. Boil the eggs at the same time as the vegetables. They must be hard boiled. To do this, immerse the eggs in salted water and cook them for 7-8 minutes from the moment they boil. Then turn off the heat, drain the boiling water, pour in cold water and let the eggs stand until they cool completely.

If you boil eggs in salted water, the likelihood that they will crack is minimal. Add salt at the rate of 2 tbsp. l. for 1 liter of water.

3. While the potatoes, carrots and eggs are cooling, let's prepare the other ingredients. Cut one onion into cubes. Then pour boiling water over it and let it stand for 5 minutes. Then drain the water and rinse under cold running water.

Onions are poured with boiling water in order to get rid of excess bitterness, which can ruin the dish.

4. When the vegetables and eggs have cooled completely, let's start cutting them. Grind all the ingredients into small cubes and pour into a common mixing container.

5. Boil the chicken breast until cooked. Most often it takes 25-30 minutes. Then it needs to be cooled and cut into cubes. Then we add it to the rest of the ingredients.

While cooking the chicken fillet, do not forget to add salt, a little black pepper and a couple of bay leaves for spice.

6. Take our pickled cucumbers and cut them according to the same principle as the other ingredients. They must be crispy and moderately salty.

If you decide to buy cucumbers in a jar, first of all pay attention to the brine - it should be transparent. If it is cloudy, this indicates that bacteria have entered the jar and mold has begun to form.

7. It's time to dress our salad. Don’t forget to pour out a can of green peas, then add sour cream, mayonnaise and mix well. At the end, taste it and bring it to readiness, adding the missing salt and pepper.

One, two. three and the dish is ready! Don’t forget to decorate it for the holidays and you can immediately put it on the table. It will turn out 100% delicious! Bon appetit!

How to prepare Olivier salad with fresh cucumbers: tips and tricks

To make the salad tasty and as healthy as possible, you need to:

Use only natural fresh products.
Boil all the ingredients immediately before preparing the Olivier salad and let them cool. This will make the cutting process easier and the cubes will come out uniform.
After thorough mixing, the Olivier salad must be covered with a lid or cling film and placed in a cool, dark place for 20-30 minutes. This way it will infuse and taste even better.

Now you know several interesting recipes for your favorite Olivier salad. Cook with pleasure and delight your loved ones with delicious food. And the video recipe invites you to get a little more creative!

A simple recipe for salad with chicken and fresh cucumber

Let's not slow down and start preparing the next version of Olivier. Its difference from the previous one is the presence of green onions and fresh cucumber, instead of pickled one. The dish will turn out fresh and unusual. It will perfectly complement your holiday table and delight your guests. Let's get started!

Ingredients:

Chicken fillet – 300 g
Potatoes - 4 pcs.
Carrots - 2 pcs.
Eggs - 5 pcs
Fresh cucumber – 2 pcs.
Canned green peas - 1 can
Mayonnaise - 3-4 tbsp.
Green onions - to taste
Salt, pepper - to taste

Cooking method:

1. So, let's start with vegetables, or rather, prepare them for cooking. We choose the most beautiful carrots and potatoes (without rot), wash them well under running water to remove dirt with a soft sponge and put them in a pan. On average they cook for 25-30 minutes. Then take everything out and leave until completely cool.

You can cook vegetables for salad in a slow cooker. To do this, wash them (do not peel them) and place them on a grid. Pour 3-4 glasses of water into the cooking container, place a net with carrots and potatoes on top. Then close the multicooker, turn on the “steam” mode and press start. Check readiness with a fork and add water to the bowl if necessary.

2. While the vegetables are boiling, let’s take care of the chicken breast and let it cook too, so as not to waste time in the future. We choose beautiful, fresh fillets. Wash it, fill it with water and put it on fire. Add peppercorns, a few bay leaves and salt to flavor the meat. It is better to do this during cooking, since the finished fillet will very weakly accept spices and salt. Cook the chicken for about 30 minutes. Then take it out and let it cool completely.

Don't rush to pour out the broth. You can make a wonderful dietary soup based on it.

3. Don't forget to boil the eggs. Take the required amount and wash them under running water. Then we take a container for cooking, pour water into it, add a little salt and put it on the fire. Now immerse the eggs in boiling water and cook them for 8-10 minutes. Finally, fill them with cold water and wait until they cool completely.

4. When all the main ingredients have cooled, let's start cutting them. Grind everything into medium-sized cubes and place in a common container for further mixing.

5. Following the vegetables, add diced fillet, chopped green onions and a can of canned peas to a bowl (all juice must be drained well). Now you can start dressing the salad and bringing it to taste.

If you don’t like green onions, you can add onions or do without them altogether.

6. Finally, add mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. We taste what we get and then add the missing components to make the taste perfect.

Did you succeed? Without a doubt! All that remains is to decorate and you can put it on the table. The dish will look advantageous both in a beautiful overall plate and in portioned form. You can carefully lay out the salad for each guest using a ring, garnish with a sprig of herbs and green peas.

Olivier with baked chicken fillet and fresh cucumbers

Everyone knows how fragrant and juicy chicken turns out if you bake it in the oven. Neither boiled nor even fried meat can compete with such food. It is not surprising that Olivier, to which such chicken is added, turns out very tasty.

Ingredients

Fresh cucumbers – 4 pcs.;
Pickled cucumbers – 1 pc.;
Eggs of the highest category – 4 pcs.;
Potatoes – 2 pcs.;
Carrot – 1 pc.;
Apple – 2 pcs.;
Chicken fillet – 1 piece;
Green peas – 1 jar;
Sunflower oil – for baking;
Salt and pepper - to taste;
Sour cream – 200 g;
Mayonnaise – 150 g;
Spices - to taste.

How to make Olivier with fresh cucumbers and chicken fillet

Boil the eggs, cool and peel.
Boil carrots and potatoes in their skins, then peel and finely chop.
We wash the chicken fillet and remove all excess (cartilage, films and fat).
Place the meat in a baking dish. In a small bowl, mix vegetable oil, spices, salt and pepper. Rub the resulting mixture onto the fillets on all sides.
Place the pan in the oven, which should be preheated to 200 degrees. Bake the chicken until golden brown.
We take out the fillet and let it cool, then cut it into small cubes.
Peel and seed the apples, then grate them on a coarse grater.
Wash and chop fresh cucumbers, immediately cut the pickled cucumber in the same way.
Pour all our chopped ingredients into a deep bowl. We also add canned peas, sour cream and mayonnaise. Add a little salt and pepper, then mix and check for taste. If necessary, adjust and mix again.

To preserve the ambiance, this “Olivier” with chicken and fresh cucumber should be placed in a special round salad bowl, which must first be slightly moistened with water.

The memorable shape and unsurpassed taste are 100% guaranteed to bring the feeling of a winter holiday, even if summer reigns outside the window.

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Delicious Olivier with smoked chicken

We continue our search for new solutions for preparing Olivier. This time I want to invite you to make a salad with smoked chicken. The dish is as close in taste to the classic version as possible, but there will be a new interesting note. For cooking, you can use either chicken breast or meat from any part of the chicken. The main thing is that it is smoked :)

Ingredients:

Smoked chicken leg – 3 pcs
Potatoes - 3 pcs.
Carrots - 2 pcs.
Eggs - 4 pcs
Pickled cucumbers - 3-4 pcs or gherkins - 15 pcs
Green peas - 1 can
Mayonnaise - 4 tbsp. l.
Salt, pepper - to taste

Cooking method:

1. So, let's get started. Let's start by boiling all the vegetables needed for the salad. Wash the carrots and potatoes well, put them in a saucepan and put on fire. Cook everything until done - the fruits should be soft and pierce well with a fork.

It is better not to peel vegetables for cooking. This way they will not only retain more vitamins, but will also not become overcooked. This is especially true for potatoes - during the cooking process they can simply dissolve in water.

2. We need to boil the eggs hard. We wash them and put them in boiling, salted water. It takes 8-10 minutes, no more. With longer cooking, the yolk will turn blue, and this will spoil the appearance of the dish. After cooking, do not forget to immerse the eggs in cold water. Thanks to this procedure, they will be better cleaned.

If you doubt the quality of the purchased eggs, then place them in salted water at room temperature (60 g of salt per half liter of water). Fresh ones sink, spoiled ones float.

3. Peel the carrots and potatoes that have cooled to room temperature. We do the same with eggs. Then we cut everything into medium cubes and pour it into a bowl.

4. Next, take the smoked chicken legs and separate the meat from the bones. We cut everything into cubes. It is advisable to remove the skin; we don’t need it in this salad.

Smoked hams are most often sold in vacuum packaging. So, if you see depressurization of the film or liquid in the polyethylene, then this indicates that the product is not fresh. You can't take it.

5. Let's start mixing all the prepared ingredients. Add chopped meat and a can of green peas to the vegetables and eggs. Mix everything well.

6. All we have to do is season the salad with mayonnaise, add salt and pepper to taste. Be sure to try the prepared treat to add any missing ingredients.

Olivier with this recipe will undoubtedly find his admirers. This dish is perfect for a festive table or a hearty dinner. The ingredients are simple, the cooking process is even simpler, and the taste is amazing! Enjoy your meal!

Unusual Olivier Salad

Ingredients:

poultry breast – 1 pc. approximately 350-380 g;
large boiled potatoes – 3 pcs.;
1 large boiled carrot;
freshly boiled eggs - 6 or 7 pcs.;
a bunch of tender dill;
a bunch of green onions;
fresh cucumbers – 3 pcs.;
salt;
fat sour cream – 200 ml.

Preparation:

1. Prepare a deep bowl in which you will mix the salad and proceed. Just remember to boil and cool the necessary ingredients in advance. We recommend cutting into small cubes. So, get started! Place each ingredient in a salad bowl so that it is convenient to mix. First, peel the orange carrots and chop them.

2. Next, take care of the already cooled potatoes.

3. Don't forget about cucumbers. Rinse them and dry them. If desired, you can peel the skin, but this is recommended when they become bitter (towards the end of summer).

Eggs should be cut carefully so that the yolk does not crumble. And it’s better if it’s homemade eggs

their yolk has a richer color, which will add brightness to the salad.

5. Chop the dill. If you don’t like dill, you can do without it, or replace it with parsley. Cut green onions into thin rings.

6. The breast must be boiled with the addition of seasonings so that the meat has a spicy taste. Cook until soft. The meat should fall off the bone easily. You should choose chicken or duck meat, it is less fatty and is good for salads. Remove the meat from the bone and chop.

7. Pour sour cream and add a little salt. Choose sour cream with a fat content of 20% or higher, otherwise the salad will turn out liquid.

8. Mix carefully.

9. And voila! “Unusual Olivier” salad with chicken and fresh cucumber is ready. You can put it beautifully in a plate and treat it to your guests. It is this combination of products that gives the dish tenderness and lightness. Enjoy with pleasure!

Also, the Olivier salad is interesting with smoked sausage.

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Salad – Unusual Olivier

If you like Olivier, but sometimes want variety, then prepare Olivier salad with chicken and fresh cucumber according to this recipe. Season with sour cream, not mayonnaise.

Video on how to cook Olivier with chicken breast

In conclusion of my culinary selection, I suggest you watch a video that explains and shows in detail how to cook Olivier. By following all the suggested tips, you will easily cope with the task and serve the best salad on the festive table. Enjoy watching!

That's all the recipes. which I wanted to share with you. Each is interesting and tasty in its own way, but the preparation is so simple that even a child can do it. The main thing is to follow the useful tips that you will find in the article, and everything will definitely work out! Have a delicious day and happy holidays!

Adviсe:

Maintain the correct proportions of all ingredients in the dish, then it will be delicious.
To prevent eggs from bursting during cooking, add a little salt to the water and do not cook them at a vigorous boil.
When it comes time to add the green peas, be sure to drain the jar well. There is no need for extra liquid in the salad.
If the skin of fresh cucumbers is too hard, it is better to peel it before slicing.
Choose all ingredients carefully, they must be the freshest.

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