Best 3 Pickled Herring Salad Recipes

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**Pickled Herring Salad: A Timeless Classic with Versatile Recipe Variations**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of pickled herring salad, a timeless classic enjoyed by herring enthusiasts worldwide. This versatile dish offers a burst of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, making it a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. With various recipe variations to choose from, you can tailor the salad to your personal preferences and dietary needs. From classic recipes using traditional ingredients like onions, apples, and gherkins to contemporary twists featuring avocado, roasted beets, and pickled jalapeños, the possibilities are endless. Discover the perfect pickled herring salad recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and becomes a staple in your culinary repertoire.

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PICKLED BEET AND HERRING SALAD



Pickled Beet and Herring Salad image

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

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lb pickled herring, drained
1 (1-lb) jar sliced pickled beets, drained
1 (6-oz) bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded (4 cups sprigs)
2 medium Belgian endives, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and cores discarded

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.

LAYERED PICKLED HERRING SALAD WITH TART APPLES AND RED ONION



Layered Pickled Herring Salad with Tart Apples and Red Onion image

Categories     Salad     Fish     Fruit     Onion     Marinate     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Buffet     Vinegar     Apple     Cucumber     Radish     Chill     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cucumbers
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pickling spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 large hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
Salad
1 pound Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 1/4 cups sliced trimmed radishes
2 6-ounce jars spiced cut herring, drained, each piece halved
Boston lettuce leaves
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

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.

PICKLED HERRING SALAD



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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

4 seedless English cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 (12 ounce) jars herring fillets, pickled in wine sauce (such as VitaR)

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality herring fillets for the best flavor.
  • Soak the herring fillets in milk for 30 minutes before pickling to reduce the saltiness.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the salad for a colorful and flavorful dish.
  • Be sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad with rye bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Pickled herring salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover herring fillets, and it is also a popular dish to serve at parties and gatherings. With its tangy, sweet, and slightly salty flavor, pickled herring salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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