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This salad is a staple and is always made for New Year's celebration. Since I learned how to cook from my mom and my grandmother most of the recipes I make I don't have written down, I just make them - I plan to fix it in 2026 and start recording the recipes properly. Here's a link to a good/proper recipe: https://natashaskitchen.com/olivye-ukrainian-potato-salad/

If you actually make this, couple of mods and recommendations: Add 1 or 2 medium gala apples - the apples add extra crunch and balance. I used leftover ham, traditionally this was made with beef (boiled), I recommend black forest ham or roast beef. Mayo - I'm very picky about mayo (we buy russian mayo from a local store that needs to be refrigerated), get at least Hellman's if you can or make it yourself. You can cut mayo with sour cream, usually 60/40 (mayo/sour cream) or to taste. Lastly, add a dash of onion powder and dash of garlic powder - it tastes better.

Cheers and Happy New Year!

This salad is a staple and is always made for New Year's celebration. Since I learned how to cook from my mom and my grandmother most of the recipes I make I don't have written down, I just make them - I plan to fix it in 2026 and start recording the recipes properly. Here's a link to a good/proper recipe: https://natashaskitchen.com/olivye-ukrainian-potato-salad/ If you actually make this, couple of mods and recommendations: Add 1 or 2 medium gala apples - the apples add extra crunch and balance. I used leftover ham, traditionally this was made with beef (boiled), I recommend black forest ham or roast beef. Mayo - I'm very picky about mayo (we buy russian mayo from a local store that needs to be refrigerated), get at least Hellman's if you can or make it yourself. You can cut mayo with sour cream, usually 60/40 (mayo/sour cream) or to taste. Lastly, add a dash of onion powder and dash of garlic powder - it tastes better. Cheers and Happy New Year!
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Thank you for sharing, side note I am from Russia (born and raised), we made Olivye with boiled beef and not doktorskaya, every family does it differently. Many add a fresh onion, we never did as we don't tolerate it well.