Olenka Salad — no need in boiling, and tastes better than Olivier

Olenka Salad. Photo: smachnenke.com.ua

This salad takes minutes to cook and tastes better than traditional Olivier. Tender, juicy, and flavorful, it is ideal for a quick snack or a festive table without any hassle.

The recipe was published by Smachnenke.

You'll need:

  • Lettuce leaves — 5 pcs;
  • Boiled or smoked sausage — 300 g;
  • Fresh cucumbers — 3 pcs;
  • Green onions — several stalks;
  • Dill — 1 tbsp chopped;
  • Garlic — 1 clove (optional);
  • Green canned peas — 1 jar (≈400 g);
  • Mayonnaise — 3 tbsp;
  • Mustard seeds — 1 tsp (optional);
  • Salt, black pepper — to taste.

How to cook

Tear the lettuce leaves with your hands and place them in a large bowl. Add the sausage and cucumbers, cut into strips.

Green peas. Photo: smachnenke.com.ua

Chop the green onions, dill, and (optional) a clove of garlic — add to the salad.

Cucumber and sausage. Photo: smachnenke.com.ua

Pour the peas without liquid, salt, and pepper to taste.

Ready-made salad. Photo: smachnenke.com.ua

Season with mayonnaise, and you can add mustard seeds. Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

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