Swedish Herring Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Dive into the bold flavors of Scandinavian cuisine with this vibrant Swedish Herring Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy textures. Featuring tender pickled herring fillets, earthy beets, and hearty potatoes, this dish is elevated with the crisp freshness of apples, the crunch of dill pickles, and the zesty kick of Dijon mustard. Finished with a luscious sour cream and mayonnaise-based dressing infused with fragrant dill, this classic recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s an ideal chilled salad for festive gatherings, a unique appetizer, or a refreshing side dish. Let the medley of flavors meld together for a truly authentic Nordic experience.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 200 grams Pickled herring fillets
• 2 medium Beets, cooked and peeled
• 3 medium Potatoes, cooked and peeled
• 1 large Carrot, cooked and peeled
• 1 large Apple, cored and peeled
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 medium Dill pickles
• 100 milliliters Sour cream
• 50 milliliters Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Start by preparing the pickled herring if it comes in large pieces. Cut the fillets into bite-sized chunks, about 2 cm in size. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.

2. Dice the cooked and peeled beets into small cubes of approximately 1 cm and add them to the bowl.

3. Dice the cooked and peeled potatoes into similar-sized cubes as the beets and add to the mixture.

4. Peel the cooked carrot and dice it into small cubes, then add it to the salad bowl.

5. Chop the peeled and cored apple into small pieces and add it to the other ingredients.

6. Finely dice the red onion and dill pickles before stirring them into the bowl.

7. In a smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and freshly chopped dill. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

8. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently fold everything together to ensure all the components are evenly coated without breaking apart the vegetables or herring.

9. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional dill if desired. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld together.

10. Serve the Swedish Herring Salad chilled as a starter, a side dish, or even a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (347.3g)

Calories		415
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		22.9 g	29%
	Saturated Fat	6.3 g	31%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		35 mg	12%
Sodium		974 mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate		44.5 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	14%
	Total Sugars	17.7 g
Protein		10.8 g	22%
Vitamin D		2.9 mcg	15%
Calcium		89 mg	7%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		786 mg	17%

*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: 819 cal (48.0%%)

Protein: 174 cal (10.2%%)

Carbs: 712 cal (41.8%%)