Vegan Salad Olivier
Salad Olivier is one of the most famous and beloved festive dishes in Ukraine, traditionally prepared for holidays and family gatherings. It brings together tender cooked vegetables, tangy pickles, and sweet peas all bound together in a rich, creamy dressing. This vegan version keeps every bit of the classic comforting flavour, balanced texture, and familiar appearance — replacing eggs, meat, and dairy mayonnaise with plant‑based alternatives that taste just as authentic and delicious.
Shared by huma
Time
40 min
Serves
5
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or canned, drained)
- 3–4 medium pickled cucumbers, diced small
- 1 small crisp apple, peeled and diced (optional, adds nice sweetness)
- ½ cup finely diced onion or spring onion
- 150–180g good quality vegan mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the diced potatoes and carrots in lightly salted water until just tender — do not overcook so they keep their shape and texture. Drain well and leave to cool completely.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes, carrots, green peas, pickled cucumbers, apple, and onion.
- 3
Add the vegan mayonnaise and mix gently until everything is evenly coated. Season carefully with salt and plenty of black pepper — taste and adjust as needed.
- 4
Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving; this allows the flavours to blend together beautifully.
- 5
Serve cold, garnished with fresh dill or parsley and extra black pepper if you like.