What to replace green peas in Olivier salad with so as not to spoil the taste of the salad: not all housewives know

07.12.2023 20:37

Canned green peas are an ingredient in a traditional New Year's salad.

It is difficult to imagine this dish without peas. But if you replace this product, the treat will become much more interesting.

There are many options that will perfectly replace peas and improve the taste of the salad.

For example, if you don't want to change the taste too much, boiled beans will complement the salad perfectly. You can use canned product.

It is also acceptable to use corn, which will add a little sweetness to the Olivier salad.

Olivier
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The dish will be more useful and nutritious if you add boiled chickpeas.

Capers can also be safely added to the dish, but keep in mind that a slight bitterness may appear.

If you still want to add some green color, but you don’t have any peas on hand and you don’t want to use the suggested options, then it’s enough to chop up some greens or leafy vegetables, which will perfectly decorate the traditional and beloved salad.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor