HERRING SALAD, No. 1
This classic Herring Salad recipe offers a refreshing and flavorful experience, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. The combination of pickled herring, crisp apples, and a tangy dressing creates a delightful balance of flavors. This simple yet elegant dish is a great way to enjoy the unique taste of herring, offering a satisfying and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Pickled herring fillets
- as needed Cold water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 medium Apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup Coarsely chopped almonds
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- from 4 herrings Herring roe (soft egg), mashed
- 1/2 cup White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- for garnish Lemon slices (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Place the herring fillets in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight (about 12 hours). Rinse the herring several times in fresh cold water to remove excess salt.
- 2Skin and bone the herring fillets, then cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Peel and dice the apples.
- 3In a bowl, combine the herring pieces, diced apples, chopped almonds, and finely chopped onion. If using, mash the herring roe until smooth and add it to the bowl.
- 4In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the herring mixture and gently stir with a fork to combine.
- 5Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with lemon slices.