Helsinki Herring Salad

Helsinki Herring Salad is a traditional Finnish dish that combines the rich flavors of herring with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal, and it's easy to prepare!

Helsinki Herring Salad

Ingredients

  • 500g pickled herring fillets, drained and chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, boiled and diced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 apple, cored and diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the herring, potatoes, red onion, apple, cucumber, and dill.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the herring mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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
Protein
15g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
20g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk Sharp knife Cutting board

Tools

Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Helsinki Herring Salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves with a side of rye bread.

Tips & tricks

For best results, allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to enhance the flavors.

Cost

$15