North Sea Delight: Smoked Herring Salad

North Sea Delight: Smoked Herring Salad is a traditional dish from Schleswig-Holstein cuisine, featuring the rich and smoky flavors of herring combined with fresh and crisp vegetables.

North Sea Delight: Smoked Herring Salad

Ingredients

  • 200g smoked herring fillets
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 large apples, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin and bones from the herring fillets, then flake the fish into a large bowl.
  2. Add the sliced onion, apples, and chopped dill to the bowl with the herring.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the herring mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate the salad 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 per serving
Protein
15g
Fat
18g
Carbohydrates
8g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Smoked Herring Salad on a bed of fresh greens with a side of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier dressing, you can add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the dressing mixture.

Cost

$15