Swedish salad with herring

If you have been to Scandinavia, it will not be a discovery for you that herring is the main food in these countries. What do they not cook from it! They fry, boil, steam and, of course, marinate. To try all the existing marinades, two months is not enough.

How to cook Swedish salad with herring

Step 1

Cut the herring fillet into small pieces, beets, potatoes and cucumbers into cubes. Peel the onion and cut into half rings. Wash the dill, dry and chop.

Step 2

Swedish salad with herring

Mix herring, beets, potatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl. Salt, pepper to taste.

Step 3

Swedish salad with herring

Whisk sour cream with lemon juice and honey. Dress the salad, sprinkle with dill on top.

Swedish salad with herring - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute with other pickled fish like rollmops or even smoked mackerel for a different flavor profile.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be aware that the dressing may become thinner over time.
To make it vegetarian, omit the herring and add more cooked beets or other root vegetables like carrots. You might also consider adding marinated tofu for a similar brined flavor.
Adding a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to the beets after cutting them can help minimize staining. You can also prepare the beets separately and add them to the salad just before serving.
This salad is great on its own, but it's also delicious served on rye bread, crispbread, or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.
Absolutely! Adjust the amount of honey to your liking. You can also use other sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar.
Freezing this salad is not recommended as the sour cream-based dressing tends to separate and the vegetables can become mushy upon thawing. It's best to make it fresh.
You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, slightly lighter option. Alternatively, try crème fraîche for a richer flavor.

Reviews: 0

0 Overall rating
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Have you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.

Write a review

Will be displayed on the comment.
Your review must be at least 50 characters.

Trending

Playboy eggs

One of the most delicious breakfasts that requires a minimum of effort!

Diet marshmallow

Diet marshmallow is a treat for those who watch their figure. Light and airy dessert from France. Unlike the classic dessert, PP marshmallow is prepared on the basis of a sugar substitute. According to the recipe, PP marshmallow at home is prepared f

Borscht with prunes

Our borscht with prunes will be a real find for those who observe fasting or adhere to vegetarian dietary principles. Moreover, this first dish turns out to be unusually tasty and fragrant. Why? Because borsch is prepared on mushroom broth, and prune

Salad "Tbilisi"

Tbilisi salad is a popular Georgian salad with beef, red beans, sweet peppers, cilantro and walnuts. It is distinguished by its fresh spicy taste, because chili peppers, garlic and khmeli-suneli spices are added to it. The salad is traditionally dres

Armenian Lavash Roll with Stuffing

Perhaps the most versatile dish you can think of is a lavash roll with filling, because you can stuff lavash with whatever your heart desires. Lavash with vegetables, with salad, with canned fish, sweet lavash with cottage cheese. The choice of filli

Beef knuckle

The special value of the beef knuckle (the lower part of the beef carcass leg) is the marrow bone, rich in nutrients. The recipe recommends using meat from young animals no more than 20 months old. It can be distinguished by the rich red and pink col

Categories Menu Recipes
Top