Herring salad

Name: Herring salad
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 300 g pickled or salted herring fillets; 1 small red onion; 1 tart apple (e.g. Granny Smith); 2 pickled gherkins; 2 boiled potatoes, cooled; 2 hard-boiled eggs; 3 tbsp sour cream; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice; pepper, fresh dill

Time: 25 min + 1 hour chilling (about 20 min hands-on)4 servingsapprox. 190 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 10 g protein / serving

Herring salad is a favorite on Hungarian cold platters and on New Year's and Easter tables: salty herring, tart apple, pickled gherkins and onion in a creamy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing. It can be made ahead and tastes even better chilled. An omega-3-rich fish, quick and inexpensive.

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Method

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If the herring is salty, soak it in cold milk or water for 30 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels and cut into small cubes.
Chop the onion finely and soak it in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its sharpness, then drain.
Cut the apple, gherkins, boiled potatoes and eggs into similar cubes of about 0.5 cm.
Stir the sour cream with the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar and pepper until smooth. Taste it, as the herring and gherkins are salty.
Gently fold all the ingredients together with the dressing in a bowl.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving. Serve with toast or dark rye bread.

Based on: A jó házikonyha (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Soak salted herring in milk first to mellow it.
The apple adds freshness and a tart crunch.
Let it chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Use yogurt for a lighter version.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it keep?

In the refrigerator for 2 days.

Can I use jarred herring?

Yes, drain it well and do not use the salty brine.

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