Smoked Herring Salad (Rūkyta silkė salotos)
Rūkyta silkė salotos, or Smoked Herring Salad, is a traditional Lithuanian dish that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal. This salad is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a nutritious and satisfying option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 500g smoked herring fillets
- 4 boiled potatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 4 pickles, diced
- 200g sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the smoked herring fillets, diced potatoes, sliced red onion, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and diced pickles.
- Add the sour cream and chopped fresh dill to the bowl, and gently toss the ingredients until everything is well coated.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, serve the smoked herring salad on individual plates or in a large serving bowl.
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
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Large bowl Serving plates or bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing spoon
Serving suggestions
Serve the smoked herring salad with a side of crusty bread or rye crackers for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some smoked paprika or chopped chives on top of the salad before serving.
Cost
$15