Why it is impossible to prepare a beautiful Olivier salad: experienced cooks named 3 typical mistakes

13.05.2023 13:22

Not every housewife can prepare Olivier salad so that it looks decent and appetizing.

Sometimes the salad looks a bit untidy because the ingredients are all lumped together, which doesn't look very appetizing.

Typically, three common mistakes lead to this result.

What do they consist of?

Incorrect selection of potatoes and preparation errors

The most important task of a cook is to cook potatoes correctly. The root vegetable should hold its shape and not fall apart in a salad.

This should be taken into account when choosing a root vegetable. Also, after cooking, the potatoes need to be completely cooled. Only then can you start cutting them.

Olivier salad
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Canned peas

This component makes Olivier brighter and tastier, but sometimes it is precisely because of it that the salad cannot be prepared aesthetically. Therefore, it is worth remembering that it is extremely important to completely remove moisture from the peas.

To do this, drain the liquid, but leave the peas in a colander for at least half an hour.

Refueling

Remember that you should only season the Olivier salad before serving, otherwise the dish may "float". It is also worth considering the fact that the mayonnaise should not be too liquid.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. What do they consist of?
  2. Incorrect selection of potatoes and preparation errors
  3. Canned peas
  4. Refueling