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.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the herring, red onion, potatoes, pickles, and apple.
- Add the sour cream and fresh dill to the bowl and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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