This is Russian inspired salad is called A La Russe salad, also known by its French name – Olivier Salad. This is the vegan version of the Boeuf Salad.
This is a special recipe for me because I only eat this salad once a year! It’s a tradition for us Romanians to make this salad on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The traditional Boeuf Salad is usually prepared here during the holidays. The A La Russe salad version is usually made without meat and can be easily veganized by using no eggs and vegan mayo.
I’m not a fan of mayo and I tried to make this salad as healthy as possible. The sour flavor of pickles blends perfectly with the sweetness of the corn, carrots and potatoes.
I hope you like this simple and easy world-known recipe – now made healthy!
Vegan, Low Fat “A La Russe” / Olivier Salad
Ingredients
- 5 big red skin potatoes
- 2 carrots
- 1/2 cup peas canned, boiled
- 1/2 cup corn canned, boiled
- a jar of pickled cucumbers – you’ll be using about 10-12 pickles more or less – it depends on their size;
- a jar of pickled red bell peppers – you’ll be using about 10-12 slices halves – it depends on their size; *
- 2 Tbsps good quality mustard
- 3 Tbsps lemon juice
- 3 Tbsps unrefined olive oil
- sea salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
- vegan low fat mayonnaise – for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the unpeeled potatoes until tender.
- In another pot, boil the carrots until ready.
- Peel the boiled potatoes and chop them in small pieces. Chop the boiled carrot.
- Chop the pickled cucumbers and bell peppers.
- Place chopped veggies, corn and peas in a large bowl and set aside.
- Place 1/3 of a boiled peeled potato in another jar – you’ll be using it to make the mayo. Mash the one third of the potato. Place it in a bowl and add olive oil, mustard, 3 tbsp lemon juice and 3 tbsp water. Mix ingredients very well. (skip this if you use mayonnaise).
- Add the mayonnaise made in the steps above over the veggies in the bowl and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with low fat mayo (optional) and decorate as you please.
Notes
If you want you can replace the lemon’s juice, mustard and oil with mayo.
*I used an egg to decorate but you can use pickles or bell pepper if you’re vegan. The recipe is egg-free.
Have you tried this vegan, low fat salad? Let me know in the comments section, below.
Michelle says
I love this salad, it’s perfect for parties. And your decorations are so cute!!
Ruxandra Micu says
Thank you! Glad you liked the recipe! 🙂
femmes russes says
very interesting article i love this russian salad 🙂
socalgirl says
This looks so cute! And yummy 🙂
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eva @VegucatingMyKid says
I am Polish and we have a very similar salad and I have missed it as a traditional meal served on Xmas Eve. I am looking forward to preparing your version soon!
Suzi says
This is very interesting. I have never heard of this dish or a vegan mayo made with potatoes. I am definitely going to try that. I am trying this year to cut out my dairy intake. Thanks for sharing this. Hapy New Year to you.