Olivier salad: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
New Year isn't New Year without Olivier salad. I swap sausage for chicken and mayo for yogurt with mustard. Honestly, the taste difference is smaller than you'd think.
Original · 250 g
500 kcal
Protein 12 · Fat 40 · Carbs 22
Healthy version · you save 270
230 kcal
Protein 20 · Fat 8 · Carbs 20
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Mayo and sausage make it richer than cake.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna sausage, 60 g | 155 | Chicken breast, 100 g | 110 |
| Mayonnaise, 40 g | 250 | 2% yogurt + mustard, 50 g | 35 |
| Potato, 60 g | 45 | Potato, 50 g | 40 |
| Egg, carrot, pickles, peas, 80 g | 50 | Egg, carrot, pickles, peas, 80 g | 50 |
| Total | 500 | you save 265 | 235 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast100 g
- 2% yogurt + mustard50 g
- Potato50 g
- Egg, carrot, pickles, peas80 g
How to make it
- Boil vegetables, eggs and chicken.
- Dice everything.
- Dress with yogurt and mustard.
Tip: Add fresh cucumber for crunch.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Dressing warm vegetables makes it watery.
Storing
Undressed keeps 2 days; dressed, one day.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular olivier salad?
- About 500 kcal per 250 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 270 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.