Making small changes is enough and you can feel a big difference. This is exactly the case when it comes to the dietary version of the Olivier salad.
Basically, this salad consists of vegetables and if you don't overdo it and consume it, everything will be fine. The problem arises with the addition of mayonnaise, which is high in fat. Let's take a look at how to make this everyone's favorite salad a healthier table decoration.
Simple Tips on How to Lighten Olivier Salad
• Put more vegetables than usual
• Eliminate sausage / meat
• Forget about mayonnaise
• Add your favorite herbs
To prepare a healthy salad "Olivier" you will need:
• 1 kg of potatoes
• Jar of sterilized peas
• 4 gherkins
• 3 carrots
• 1 parsley root
• 1 onion
• 1 small celery (or 1/4 large)
• 260 ml yogurt (more can be added)
• 1-2 tablespoons of mustard (depending on personal taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 eggs
Don't you have the courage to make major changes? In this case, try replacing half of the usual amount of mayonnaise with yogurt. This easy version is not recognized even by avid opponents of healthy eating!
Preparation:
• Previously, the day before cooking, boil the potatoes in the skins until tender and let cool.
• Boil the carrots, celery and parsley and, after cooling, cut into cubes. In case you want to add to salad and eggs, now is the right time to prepare them.
• Chop also cucumbers and potatoes, finely chop the onion (you can spill them with hot water, thus reducing the spiciness).
• In a bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, onions, cucumbers, peas and, if available, boiled eggs. Add yogurt and mustard to taste. For flavor and aroma, in addition to salt and pepper, you can also add a tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
• Leave the prepared salad in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. But it will be most delicious the next day.
