Salad Olivieh Nabati (Potato and Pea Salad)
51 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
A vegetarian take on Iran's beloved potato salad, with extra potato and hard-boiled egg standing in for the chicken, all bound in a light mayonnaise and yoghurt dressing with peas and pickles for crunch.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Eggs
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Potatoespeeled and diced700 g
- Frozen peas150 g
- Lemon juice10 ml
Dairy & Eggs
- Eggs4
- Full-Fat Plain Yogurt40 g
Tins & Jars
- Cornichonsfinely diced60 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Oils & Condiments
- Mayonnaise100 g
Utensils
- Saucepan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
Method
Place the potatoes in a saucepan of water, bring to the boil and simmer until just tender.
Drain the potatoes, leave to cool, then cut into small cubes.
Place the eggs in a small saucepan of water, bring to the boil and cook for 9 minutes, then cool under cold running water.
Peel and dice the hard-boiled eggs.
Cook the frozen peas in boiling water until just tender, then drain and leave to cool.
Finely dice the cornichons.
Combine the diced potatoes, diced eggs, peas and cornichons in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper until every ingredient is evenly coated.