Danish Sillsallet Herring Salad
Discover the delightful flavors of Danish Sillsallet Herring Salad, a traditional Scandinavian dish that combines the briny richness of pickled herring with a medley of earthy beets, creamy potatoes, crisp apples, and tangy dill pickles. This colorful salad is brought together with a luscious dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a hint of white wine vinegar, creating a perfect balance of savory and refreshing flavors. Garnished with fresh dill and hard-boiled eggs, this elegant salad is an ideal choice for a starter or a satisfying meal when paired with hearty rye bread. Quick to prepare and served chilled, it’s a must-try for fans of Nordic cuisine or anyone looking to explore unique and vibrant salad recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pickled herring fillets
- 2 medium beets (cooked and peeled)
- 2 medium potatoes (boiled and peeled)
- 1 medium apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 small red onion
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 medium dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Chop the pickled herring fillets into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Dice the cooked and peeled beets, boiled potatoes, apple, red onion, and dill pickles into evenly-sized small cubes.
3. Peel and roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs. Reserve one egg slice for garnish, if desired.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced herring, beets, potatoes, apple, red onion, pickles, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
5. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
7. Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad mixture. Toss lightly to incorporate.
8. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with reserved egg slices and additional chopped dill, if desired.
9. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Serve the Danish Sillsallet Herring Salad cold as a starter or alongside rye bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 1254 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*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.
