Authentic Russian Salad 'Olivye'

Ingredients

• 6 potatoes , peeled
• 1 carrot , or more to taste
• 4 whole eggs
• 6 large pickles , cut into cubes
• 1 can peas , 15 ounce
• 0.5 cups cubed fully cooked ham , or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill , optional
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Drain and slightly cool mixture.

4. 4

   Chop potatoes and carrot. Peel and chop eggs.

5. 5

   Mix potatoes, carrot, eggs, pickles, peas, ham, and dill together in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Stir in mayonnaise until salad is evenly coated.