Baltic Herring Salad (Baltijos silkės salotos)

Baltijos silkės salotos, or Baltic Herring Salad, is a traditional dish from Baltic cuisines that combines the richness of herring with the freshness of vegetables. This salad is perfect for a light and flavorful meal, and it's easy to prepare.

Baltic Herring Salad (Baltijos silkės salotos)

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets of Baltic herring, deboned and diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 2 pickles, diced
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the herring, red onion, potatoes, pickles, and apple.
  2. Add the sour cream and fresh dill to the bowl and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
  3. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board

Tools

Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Baltic Herring Salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves for a beautiful presentation.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, you can add more sour cream to the salad according to your preference.

Cost

$10