R J Grunt's Restaurant Herring Salad

Transport your taste buds to the vibrant coastal flavors of Eastern Europe with R J Grunt's Restaurant Herring Salad, a delightfully tangy and creamy celebration of pickled herring. This easy-to-prepare dish combines tender herring fillets with crisp green apple, zesty red onion, briny dill pickles, and hearty red potatoes, all tossed in a velvety dressing made from sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. The aromatic punch of fresh dill ties the flavors together beautifully, while a quick chill in the refrigerator allows the ingredients to meld into perfection. Serve this classic herring salad chilled, paired with crackers or slices of rustic rye bread, for a sophisticated appetizer that’s as refreshing as it is nourishing. Perfect for seafood lovers and fans of Scandi-style cuisine, this recipe is sure to make any gathering memorable.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Pickled herring fillets
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Green apple
• 2 medium Dill pickles
• 2 small Cooked red potatoes
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the pickled herring fillets into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.

Step 3

Core the green apple and dice it into small cubes. Leave the skin on for added color and texture.

Step 4

Chop the dill pickles into small pieces.

Step 5

Dice the cooked red potatoes into bite-sized chunks.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.

Step 7

Add the sliced herring, red onion, green apple, dill pickles, red potatoes, and fresh dill to the bowl.

Step 8

Gently toss the ingredients in the dressing until everything is well coated.

Step 9

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve the herring salad chilled as an appetizer, with crackers or rye bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1121.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1605.3

Total Fat 101.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 225.0mg	0%
Sodium 3641.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 65.0g
Protein 45.2g	0%

Vitamin D 533.6IU	0%
Calcium 462.4mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2021.5mg	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: 54.9%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 34.2%