Salad Olivieh (Persian Potato Salad with Chicken)
Salad Olivieh, also known as chicken and potato salad, is a popular dish in Persian cuisine and a Persian version of the Russian Olivier salad.
This creamy, hearty salad is made with shredded chicken, potatoes, eggs, pickles, peas, and carrots, all mixed together with mayonnaise. It is usually served chilled and can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side. Salad Olivieh is particularly popular at parties and gatherings.
For more easy salads for parties check out my Cilantro Chicken Salad or Green Beans and Dill Salad.
Yield: Serves 7
- 4 large potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup peeled and finely shredded carrot
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups diced dill pickles (not sweet)
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 350 g boneless & skinless chicken breast
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup water
- salt & pepper to taste
For chicken:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly golden. Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
Add turmeric powder and stir gently. Pour 1/2 cup water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat until chicken is tender. Then shred the chicken and set aside.
Meanwhile, wash potatoes and place them into a pot. Pour water until potatoes are covered. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook covered until done - a fork can easily be poked through them.
Drain water, peel and finely chop (or grate) potatoes.
Cook the eggs. Peel and finely chop (or grate) them.
In a large bowl, combine potato, egg, chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, pickles, carrots, mayonnaise, and yogurt. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mix well and chill in the refrigerator. Serve with French bread.
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