Pickled Herring Salad (Síld við Lauk)

Síld við Lauk, or Pickled Herring Salad, is a traditional dish from Faroese cuisine that combines the rich flavors of pickled herring with the freshness of onions and other simple ingredients. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a larger meal.

Pickled Herring Salad (Síld við Lauk)

Ingredients

  • 500g pickled herring fillets
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 boiled potatoes, diced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain the pickled herring fillets and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the herring, sliced onions, diced potatoes, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
  3. Gently fold in the sour cream until everything is well coated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large bowl Serving platter

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Síld við Lauk with freshly baked bread or crispbread for a complete Faroese meal.

Tips & tricks

For a stronger onion flavor, marinate the sliced onions in vinegar for a few hours before adding them to the salad.

Cost

$15