SAEDNEWS: To make restaurant-style Olivier salad tastier, dressings and sauces are used—formulas for which you can also have.
One of the main secrets to making Olivier salad delicious lies in the dressings and sauces. In this series on food and salad dressings from Namnak Cooking Tutorials, today we focus on the basic Olivier salad dressing, along with the aromatic herbs and special sauces that complement this salad.
To add delicious flavor to the salad, black pepper and a very small amount of lemon juice are used to eliminate the unpleasant smell of eggs. If you choose to add lemon juice, be careful with the quantity so the salad does not become too sour and the flavor balance remains intact.
Adding aromatic and fragrant herbs can elevate Olivier salad to a new level of taste and variety. Chopped parsley and green onions are excellent choices, as they bring a pleasant aroma and enhance the salad’s flavor. Other herbs such as basil, dill, or leek can also introduce new flavors and make the salad even more delightful.
This Olivier salad dressing is not only delicious but also highly nutritious and healthy. Try this method once and enjoy its unique taste.
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Cooked chickpeas | 6 tbsp |
Tahini | 1 tbsp |
Garlic clove | 1 |
Salt | 1 tbsp |
Red pepper | 1 tsp |
Olive oil | 1 cup |
Fresh lemon juice | 1/2 cup |
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth and uniform.
If the sauce seems too thick, add a little chickpea water to thin it.
If it’s too thin, add more chickpeas to thicken.
With this simple and tasty mix, your mayonnaise-free Olivier dressing is ready.
One of the most commonly used Olivier salad sauces combines mayonnaise, yogurt, and other ingredients.
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
Yogurt | 1/2 cup |
Mayonnaise | 1 small jar |
Medium carrot | 1 |
Vinegar or lemon juice | 2 tbsp |
Salt, pepper, thyme | As needed |
Place mayonnaise in a bowl and stir until smooth.
Add yogurt and mix thoroughly until uniform.
Slowly add lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, pepper, and thyme, and mix again.
Grate the carrot and fold it gently into the sauce.
Refrigerate the sauce to allow the flavors to blend.
Before serving, mix the sauce into the salad, then refrigerate again to fully combine flavors.
With this simple method, you can create a delicious, distinct Olivier salad dressing that is also suitable for healthy diets.
