Oma Trudy's Herring Salad

Discover the nostalgic charm of *Oma Trudy's Herring Salad*, a classic recipe bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors. This traditional dish combines tender salted herring fillets with hearty potatoes, earthy red beets, crisp sour apple, and tangy pickles for a harmony of sweet, salty, and sour notes. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of white vinegar ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh dill adds a delightful herbal finish. Perfect as a chilled appetizer or a light meal, this salad is a delicious way to explore the timeless flavors of European cuisine. Easy to prepare and even better when made ahead, it's sure to impress at any gathering. Keywords: herring salad, European recipes, traditional salad, potato and beet salad, chilled appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces salted herring fillets (skin and bones removed)
• 4 pieces medium potatoes
• 2 small red beet (cooked and peeled)
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 medium sour apple (e.g., Granny Smith)
• 4 medium pickles
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes (skin on) and cook for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove the potatoes and set them aside to cool.

Step 2

While the potatoes cook, dice the cooked and peeled red beets into small cubes. Set aside.

Step 3

Finely dice the red onion, sour apple (peeled and cored), and pickles. Keep each ingredient separate for now.

Step 4

Once the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, peel them and cut them into small cubes.

Step 5

Cut the salted herring fillets into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, beets, red onion, apple, pickles, and herring.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with fresh dill.

Step 10

Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2214.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2390.7

Total Fat 119.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 369mg	0%
Sodium 9306.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.9g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 117.1g	0%

Vitamin D 2720IU	0%
Calcium 650.1mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 6361.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 35.8%