Comments on: Tricky Stuff: Salad Olivieh

By: Chef E

Chef E — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:01:40 +0000

Wow, I also have not heard of this… Though those pics are too pretty…I would not have the courage to be the first to dip into it! Artwork at its best…

By: Phyllis (me HUNGRY!)

Phyllis (me HUNGRY!) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:30:16 +0000

Very entertaining reading about your search for the origins of this dish. I bookmarked Sephideh’s recipe as soon as I read that you went back for fifths! I’ll eat this no matter what it’s called or where it’s from

By: admin

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:06:45 +0000

Lori – sounds very intriquing the connection, I sense the need for further research =)

Ruth – thank for the added info on the Portugese version. It would be fun to map the influence and how the flavors change from one country to another. Alas I am not that talented yet.

Sophia – ah, thanks!

Crystal – Keep an open mind, that’s all I’m asking, because I well understand the appeal of genuine German Potato salad.

Sophie – thanks for the compliments and thanks for the award!

Christine – ah, thank you so much and hopefully you’re finding the time to relax a bit amid all the activity.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:01:03 +0000

This looks superb!! Thanks for all of that information!!

That is whyn I gave you an award!! Please come over @ my blog & pick it up!! Why? You can read it there,… Congrats!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:07:53 +0000

This looks stunning!! Am I going to have to change my opinion on German Potato Salad?? I will tell you soon! Once again, your post is beautifully written and so well researched. Well done!

By: Sophia

Sophia — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:44:14 +0000

I seriously love your blog. I learn SO many things I never would have otherwise. Because of you, I’m sounding way smarter. Thanks!

By: ruth

ruth — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:17:24 +0000

This dish is incredibly popular in Portugal too and its called salada russa.
Its a mix of potatoes, peas, carrots, egg, mayonnaise and…wait for it, lol, Canned tuna!!!

Thanks so much for the info. Great reading, as always and very funny too. Going to have to try that recipe

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:25:48 +0000

So interesting to read about more Russian influences in Brazil. First the Stroganoff and now this. Maionese, as it is called here, is definitely a descendant of the Russian salad by what you’ve explained and pictured here. We really enjoy it as well. For us, it’s a much tastier version of the potato salads we eat in the US.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:52:48 +0000

Lisa – thanks for the compliments. This dish is awesome, and I can’t help but think you would love it.

Erica – I’d love to check out your version some time. Now that I know there are so many variations I really want to explore.

Duo – I agree

Sippity – I hate to break it to you but they’ve been holding out. I’d confront them immediately.

Gera – Thanks – it was a lot of fun. As you can tell, I love this dish.

Molly – I sense a kindred spirit here. It does get embarrassing after a while, but theres no hope, when you have to have your salad oliveh, you just have to have it.

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:55:53 +0000

I just came across this post when searching for the recipe!

My local cafe (owned by a lovely Turkish couple) make it and I’m addicted to it. So much so that I’ve been sending my boyfriend to get it as take away because I’m in there so much it’s become embarassing.

I thought it was just me who was a Olivieh addict. Glad to hear there are others!