Authentic Russian Potato Salad 'Olivye'

Ingredients

• 6 potatoes, peeled
• 1 carrot, or more to taste
• 4 whole eggs
• 6 large pickles, cut into cubes
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained

½ cup cubed fully cooked ham, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste (optional)
• ½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and whole eggs and continue boiling until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and slightly cool mixture.

Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.

1. Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill together in a large bowl; stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.

Notes

Parsley can be substituted for dill if desired.