Salat Olivier (Russian Salad)

• Salad ingredients
• 4 medium potatoes, cooked and 1/2-inch diced
• 2 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs ham, 1/2-inch dice
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 -3 large apples, sweet, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, coated with
• 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons green olives, chopped, pitted
• 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
• 3/4 cup peas
• Cooking chicken
• 5 -6 cups water
• 1 large onion, studded with
• 2 cloves
• 2 stalks celery & leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 3 whole chicken breasts (approx. 3 lbs)
• Dressing
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 2/3 - 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup dill pickle, small cubed
• 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons capers
• salt
• pepper
• Decoration
• 3 tablespoons dill, minced
• 3 small-medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

1. Boil the potatoes, let cool, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
2. Boil the eggs, let cool, and coarsely chop.
3. To prepare the chicken, combine ingredients water through thyme, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
4. Add chicken breasts. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Cool breasts in the broth.
5. While chicken is cooking, combine potatoes, eggs, and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
6. When chicken has cooled, drain the chicken (discard or save broth, as desired). Remove skin, bones and any gristle. Cut chicken into neat 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces.
7. In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
8. Combine chicken, salad ingredients, and dressing. (All ingredients should be at room temperature).
9. Place chicken salad in a large serving bowl. Decorate with tomato wedges and egg slices. Sprinkle with dill.
10. Serve cool, but not chilled.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salat-olivier-russian-salad-219185 (may not work)