Olivye Salad Recipe

This Olivye Salad recipe transforms a beloved Ukrainian classic into an elegant and satisfying dish featuring tender potatoes, sweet peas, hard-cooked eggs, crisp dill pickles, and succulent lobster. Featured on Dine Your Sign and created by host Siobhan Detkavich, this Scorpio-inspired recipe combines rich textures and bold flavours to create a memorable salad that works equally well as a side dish or centerpiece.

The Inspiration

Olivye Salad, often known throughout Eastern Europe as Olivier Salad, is one of the most beloved celebratory dishes in Ukrainian cuisine. Traditionally served during holidays, family gatherings, and festive occasions, the salad is known for its hearty combination of potatoes, vegetables, eggs, and a creamy dressing. It is a comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations and remains a staple at many family tables.

On Dine Your Sign, Chef Siobhan Detkavich’s cooking style becomes a reflection of personality, and this Olivye Salad beautifully captures Scorpio’s ability to combine tradition with intensity, comfort with luxury, and simplicity with elegance.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (907 g) baby marble potatoes
• ⅔ cup (160 ml) fresh peas
• 4 medium (1 ¼-lb/567 g) lobster, cooked
• 6 eggs, hard-cooked and peeled
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice
• Salt and pepper
• 4 large dill pickles, drained and diced into ½-inch (1.25 cm) pieces
• 2 shallots, peeled, finely chopped
• ⅔ cup (160 ml) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped dill
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pickle brine
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smooth Dijon mustard
• Dill fronds, to garnish

Method

• In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold, heavily salted water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Drain and reserve until cool enough to handle.
• Blanch peas in boiling salted water for 30 seconds, and transfer to ice bath until well chilled. Strain peas out from water and pat dry.
• Add the lobsters to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook for 7 ½ minutes.
• Cut the eggs into eighths.
• Quarter the cooked potatoes.
• Remove the lobster meat from the shells. Chop meat into bite-sized pieces. Toss in a bowl with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve, keeping cold.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, pickles, shallots, and peas. Mix until well combined.
• Add the mayonnaise, chopped dill, pickle brine, and Dijon. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well-coated.
• Transfer the mixture to serving bowls.
• Top each bowl with dressed lobster meat.
• Garnish with dill fronds.
• Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

This Olivye Salad recipe is exceptionally versatile and suitable for a wide variety of occasions. It works beautifully as part of a holiday buffet, a celebratory family meal, a summer gathering, or an elegant dinner party. Because it combines both hearty ingredients and luxurious lobster, it can easily serve as either a side dish or a light main course.

The salad pairs wonderfully with grilled seafood, roasted fish, smoked salmon, roasted chicken, or freshly baked artisan bread. The creamy texture and bright acidity make it an excellent complement to grilled and roasted dishes, while the fresh dill adds a vibrant herbal note that enhances almost any menu. For entertaining, consider serving the salad in individual bowls topped with generous portions of lobster for an elevated presentation that feels restaurant-worthy.

Final Thoughts

This Olivye Salad recipe is a celebration of tradition, flavour, and culinary creativity. Combining tender potatoes, sweet peas, hard-cooked eggs, tangy dill pickles, and luxurious lobster, it delivers a unique balance of comfort and sophistication that makes it stand out from ordinary potato salads.

Whether you’re exploring Eastern European cuisine, looking for an impressive entertaining dish, or searching for a fresh take on traditional potato salad, this recipe offers a memorable and satisfying experience. It’s proof that classic recipes can evolve while still honouring their roots, creating dishes that feel both timeless and exciting.

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