Russian salad, also known as Olivier salad, is a classic dish that was created in Russia in the 19th century. It is often prepared with vegetables, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, chicken or ham, and mayonnaise. If you are looking to make a lighter version of Russian salad, here is a WW (Weight Watchers) Russian salad recipe you can try:
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and diced potatoes
- 2 cups cooked and diced carrots
- 1 cup cooked peas
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons of light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, peas, cucumber and green onions.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Add the salad dressing and mix well.
- Refrigerate WW Russian Salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings of WW Russian Salad, with a WW SmartPoints value of approximately 2 per serving. You can also add other vegetables of your choice, such as peppers, radishes or tomatoes, to customize the recipe to suit your tastes.