Herring Salad Swedish Style
Experience the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with this traditional Herring Salad Swedish Style. This vibrant Scandinavian dish combines tender pickled herring fillets, earthy beets, and creamy potatoes with the crisp texture of apples, dill pickles, and red onion. Tossed in a tangy dressing of sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh dill, this salad is a true celebration of Nordic cuisine. It's easy to prepare, requiring just 30 minutes of prep time, and is best served chilled to let the bold flavors fully develop. Perfect for festive occasions, outdoor gatherings, or as a hearty side dish, this Swedish herring salad pairs beautifully with crispbread and makes a delicious addition to any seafood lover’s repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pickled herring fillets
- 300 grams potatoes (boiled and cooled)
- 200 grams cooked beets
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium apple (firm and crisp, e.g., Granny Smith)
- 2 small dill pickles
- 100 ml sour cream
- 50 ml mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by chopping the pickled herring fillets into bite-sized pieces. Set aside in a bowl.
2. Peel the boiled potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
3. Peel the cooked beets and dice them into cubes. Wear gloves to prevent staining your hands, if necessary.
4. Finely dice the red onion, apple, and dill pickles.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the herring, potatoes, beets, onion, apple, and dill pickles.
7. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently mix until everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the potatoes.
8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Serve the herring salad chilled, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired. Enjoy with crispbread or as part of a larger meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 599 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.
