Herring Salad Swedish Style
Experience the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this traditional Herring Salad Swedish Style. This vibrant Scandinavian dish combines tender pickled herring fillets, earthy beets, and creamy potatoes with the crisp texture of apples, dill pickles, and red onion. Tossed in a tangy dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh dill, this salad is a true celebration of Nordic cuisine. It's easy to prepare, requiring just 30 minutes of prep time, and is best served chilled to let the bold flavors fully develop. Perfect for festive occasions, outdoor gatherings, or as a hearty side dish, this Swedish herring salad pairs beautifully with crispbread and makes a delicious addition to any seafood lover’s repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams pickled herring fillets
- 300 grams potatoes (boiled and cooled)
- 200 grams cooked beets
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium apple (firm and crisp, e.g., Granny Smith)
- 2 small dill pickles
- 100 ml sour cream
- 50 ml mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Begin by chopping the pickled herring fillets into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a bowl.
Step 2
2. Peel the boiled potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
Step 3
3. Peel the cooked beets and dice them into cubes. Wear gloves to prevent staining your hands, if necessary.
Step 4
4. Finely dice the red onion, apple, and dill pickles.
Step 5
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the herring, potatoes, beets, onion, apple, and dill pickles.
Step 7
7. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently mix until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
Step 8
8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
9. Serve the herring salad chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired. Enjoy with crispbread or as part of a larger meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1191.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1517.2 |
| Total Fat 86.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 169.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3473.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 68.7g | |
| Protein 39.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 470.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 290.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2382.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories