**Uncover the Delights of Herring Salad: A Culinary Journey Through History and Taste**
Embark on a culinary adventure with herring salad, a dish that has captivated taste buds for centuries. Originating in the Baltic Sea region, herring salad has woven its way into the culinary traditions of numerous countries, each adding their own unique twist. From the classic Scandinavian version, featuring pickled herring, boiled potatoes, and a creamy dressing, to the German variation, where apples and gherkins add a delightful tang, herring salad offers a diverse range of flavors and textures. This article presents a comprehensive collection of herring salad recipes, each carefully curated to tantalize your palate. Discover the secrets of preparing the perfect herring salad, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
RUSSIAN BEET SALAD WITH HERRING
This salad is commonly known in Russia as a 'Herring under the Winter Coat Salad.' It is a must for every Russian holiday, however, you have to have a taste for herring and beets. Every Russian craves this salad, but my American hubby doesn't care for it. I use a clear bowl for this salad so that you could see all ingredients in it.
Provided by Evgeniya
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the potatoes, carrots, and beets in the boiling water until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for the potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for the carrots, and 40 minutes for the beets. Allow each to cool to the touch before further handling. Remove and discard the skins from the potatoes and beets. Shred the potatoes, carrots, and beets, keeping them separate.
- Arrange about half the onion and half the herring fillets in a layer in the bottom of a bowl. Cover the layer with about half of the grated potatoes, then a layer of about half the carrot, and finally about half the beet. Spread about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers in the same order to finish building the salad. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PICKLED BEET AND HERRING SALAD
Categories Salad Fish Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy Beet Summer Watercress Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 first-course or light main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, sugar, and salt until sugar is dissolved, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
- Arrange herring and beets on a platter and drizzle with half of vinaigrette.
- Toss watercress and endives with remaining vinaigrette, then mound over herring and beets.
HERRING SALAD, SWEDISH STYLE
Make and share this Herring Salad, Swedish Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boo Chef in West Te
Categories European
Time 10m
Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix all of the ingredients for the salad in a salad bowl. Blend all of the dressing ingredients except the whipping cream. Stir the dressing into the salt. Whip the cream and gently fold into the salad. Garnish with the chopped or grated egg yolk.
LAYERED PICKLED HERRING SALAD WITH TART APPLES AND RED ONION
Steps:
- For cucumbers:
- Mix vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice and salt in heavy medium saucepan; bring to boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Cool to room temperature. Place cucumbers in large glass bowl. Pour marinade over cucumbers. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
- For salad:
- Mix apples, red onion, sour cream and chopped dill in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Using slotted spoon, remove cucumbers from marinade. Arrange half of cucumbers in bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass dish. Arrange half of radishes atop cucumbers. Spoon half of apple mixture over radishes. Arrange herring evenly atop apple mixture. Spoon remaining apple mixture over herring. Cover with remaining cucumbers, then radishes. Cover and chill salad 3 hours.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on platter. Spoon salad onto leaves. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.
HERRING SALAD
Steps:
- Mix first nine ingredients thoroughly, pack into 6-cup fishshaped mold (or other suitable mold) that has been rinsed with cold water and refrigerate.
- Unmold salad onto platter, cover completely with whipped cream or mayonnaise and decorate with sliced eggs, tomatoes and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SWEDISH HERRING SALAD
Make and share this Swedish Herring Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by fluffernutter
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and combine with remaining salad ingredients, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Top with sliced boiled egg, minced parsley and anchovies. Serve with sour cream on the side.
HERRING-AND-POTATO SALAD WITH BROWN BUTTER
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Drop in potatoes, turn down heat to medium and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, allow to cool and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until butter turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool.
- Slice dark greens from onion and cut some into slivers for garnish. Trim roots and discard. Cut bulb in half lengthwise and slice into slivers (about 1/4 cup).
- In a bowl, whisk together crème fraîche, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, kosher salt and pepper.
- Add the onion, herring and chives to the potatoes. Toss the crème fraîche dressing with the potato mixture and combine well. Pour the butter over the mixture and toss gently. Garnish with potato chips and onion greens.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PICKLED HERRING SALAD
Make and share this Pickled Herring Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pammyowl
Categories Scandinavian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large glass mixing bowl.
- Stir vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium-low and bring to a boil; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour over the vegetable mixture. Marinate mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Stir the reserved liquid from the herring into the vegetable mixture. Fold herring into the vegetable mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour more before serving.
HERINGSTOPF MIT SAURER SAHNE (HERRING SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM)
I grew up in North-Rhine Westphalia, in Germany, where this is eaten quite regularly. I adopted this recipe from Recipezaar as it didn't have a home and I thought it'd be nice to actually make this recipe, also known as Herringsstip, as I usually just buy it ready made. I'll update once I've made it, but if you make it before me, please let me know what you think!
Provided by -Sylvie-
Categories Fruit
Time 5h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauce:
- Blend thoroughly sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice and sugar.
- Salad:
- Peel onions and cut into thin slices.
- Peel and quarter apples, remove cores and cut into thin wedges.
- Blend onions and apples with sauce.
- In a dish arrange herring and apple-onion mixture in layers.
- Cover tightly and marinate in refrigerator for 5 hours.
- Sprinkle with dill before serving.
HERRING SALAD
This is a chilled marinated German salad with pickled herring, potatoes, and other ingredients served over lettuce. Makes an excellent side dish or first course for other German foods. Note that the prep time does not include marination time.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine herring, potatoes, onion, apple, beets, and pickle in a large bowl.
- Mix together vinegar, sugar, water and pepper in a cup; mix well.
- Pour over salad and toss gently; cover.
- Refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours for all flavors to blend, tossing once or twice.
- To serve, mound salad on lettuce leaves and garnish with egg slices.
MIXED HERRING SALAD
Provided by Marlene Van Beek
Categories Salad Egg Fish Fruit Potato Quick & Easy Lunch Apple Beet Fall Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes in large pan. Add cold water to cover. Boil until tender but not mushy. Drain. Cool completely. Peel and dice potatoes. Place potatoes, apples and onions in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste and toss well. Line large plate with lettuce leaves. Mound salad in center of plate. Arrange herring, beets and eggs around salad. Serve salad, passing remaining dressing separately.
RUSSIAN BEET SALAD WITH HERRING
I understand that this salad recipe is a must for every Russian holiday. Serve in a glass dish so that the layers show through. Recipe & photo: allrecipes.com
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Other Salads
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the potatoes, carrots, and beets in the boiling water until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for the potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for the carrots, and 40 minutes for the beets. You may stagger the start times.
- 2. Allow each to cool to the touch before further handling. Remove and discard the skins from the potatoes and beets. Shred the potatoes, carrots, and beets, keeping them separate.
- 3. Arrange about half the onion and half the herring fillets in a layer in the bottom of a glass bowl. Cover the layer with about half of the grated potatoes, then a layer of about half the carrots, and finally about half the beets.
- 4. Spread about 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers in the same order to finish building the salad. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
HERRING, BEETS AND POTATO SALAD
Steps:
- - Soak fillet in cold water covered in the fridge (6-8 hrs) - Rinse well, pat dry and cut into 1/2 inch cubes - Place in a large bowl and combine with potatoes, beets, onion, apple, pickles, chopped egg, and meats - In a small bowl whisk the dressing - Combine and serve
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm herring fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- If you're using salted herring, be sure to soak it in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess salt.
- Cook the herring gently to prevent it from becoming tough or dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your herring salad for added flavor and texture. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and pickles.
- Add a dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and vinegar to bind the salad together and add flavor.
- Serve the herring salad chilled or at room temperature.
- Garnish the herring salad with fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Herring salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover herring, and it's also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins.
With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a herring salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give herring salad a try.
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