Flavorful Identity Map
Olivier salad
What is it? 
A cold salad made with diced potatoes, vegetables, eggs, and meat mixed with mayonnaise. It was created in 19th-century Moscow by the chef Lucien Olivier and later spread across Europe in many regional variations.
#
Salads & Fresh
Langague
English
Associated Countries
Russia
Related Terms
insalata russa
ensaladilla rusa
sarada (サラダ)
sarada (사라다)
franciasaláta
Related Stories
There’s Never Too Much Mayonnaise
Flavorful Identity is an independent storytelling project dedicated to exploring the relationships between food, culture, and memory. Our aim is to preserve food heritage, celebrate diverse traditions, and invite readers to share their own stories of flavor and identity.
Browse
About StoriesSearchConnectPrivacy Policy
Copyright © 2025 Flavorful Identity