Smoked herring salad

Name: Smoked herring salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Smoked herring whole 0.5 lb; Potatoes (about 4) 0.9 lb; Granny Smith apples (about 1) 7.8 oz; Red onions (about 1) 6 oz; Whole milk 0.625 cup; Greek yogurt ¾ cup; Chives 5 fili; Lemon juice ¼ cup; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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358

Calories per serving

Gluten Free

Energy Kcal 358
Carbohydrates g 25.6
of which sugars g 11
Protein g 19.2
Fats g 19.9
of which saturated fat g 5.73
Fiber g 2.8
Cholesterol mg 63
Sodium mg 934

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average
Note + soaking time of the herring and red onion (overnight)

PRESENTATION

Colorful and satisfying, smoked herring salad offers a good mix of classic flavor and laid-back freshness—always a hit when families want something simply DELICIOUS yet a bit out of the ordinary. The look of this salad is pretty hard to ignore: hearty potatoes and robust smoked herring mingle with bright cherry tomatoes and green onion for a hearty feel and appealing family presentation on the dinner table. It’s that nice balance of tangy and savory flavors thanks to a zesty lemon vinaigrette, while bits of fresh herbs bring extra color and fragrance you can actually see and smell right away. Home cooks tend to come back to this one for everyday meals and casual parties since its fresh taste appeals to everyone from curious kids to grownups after something new. Seeing the soft textures and pops of color together—yeah, it just looks really inviting, especially when the salad bowl lands on the table during weekday lunches or any relaxed family night.

Families often want affordable dishes that are ready for whatever comes next, and this salad fits perfectly. With budget-friendly ingredients and easy serving options, smoked herring salad checks a lot of boxes for busy home cooks. The flavors actually improve overnight, so this is one of those salads that works great for meal planning when you need lunch or something ready to grab on-the-go. Plus, those crisp veggies mix so well with the buttery potatoes and flaky herring…it’s honestly hard to find a dish that’s this satisfying AND so simple to serve. Add in some extra fresh herbs or toss in a few roasted nuts—kids might even surprise you by asking for seconds. Great for potlucks, neighborhood dinners, summer BBQs, or laid-back weekend meals; try pairing with a basic Greek salad or just some crusty bread for an extra boost. However you serve it, smoked herring salad brings families together with good flavor and options you can adjust every time—definitely a keeper for the home cook’s regular rotation.

INGREDIENTS

358

Calories per serving

Ingredients for the salad: Smoked herring 0.5 lb (250 g) - whole; Potatoes 0.9 lb (400 g) - (about 4); Granny Smith apples 7.8 oz (220 g) - (about 1); Red onions 6 oz (170 g) - (about 1); Whole milk 0.625 cup (150 ml)

For the dressing: Greek yogurt ¾ cup (200 ml); Chives 5 fili; Lemon juice ¼ cup (65 g); Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g); Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Smoked herring salad

To prepare the smoked herring salad, you need to prepare the herrings in advance: if you use fresh uncleaned herrings, cut off the head, tail, and belly. Open the herring to gut it, remove the bones with tweezers; divide the fillets into strips 1 and place them in a bowl. Pour the milk 2 and let the herring fillets soak for several hours, preferably overnight 3.

Peel and finely slice the onion 4 and place it in a bowl with cold water 5: also in this case, let it soak for several hours or overnight, changing the water at least a couple of times, so that it loses its intense taste. Boil the potatoes 6: they must be tender but not falling apart.

When they are cooked, peel them 7, then cut them into cubes 8 and set them aside. Peel the apple 9

and cut the slices 10 into small cubes. After the soaking time, drain the herring fillets 11 and place them on a tray with paper towels to dry them completely 12.

Do the same with the onion slices 13, then compose your salad: in a bowl pour the potatoes, herring fillets 14, onions 15

and apples 14. Mix and set aside while you prepare the dressing: in a small bowl pour the Greek yogurt and chopped chives 17. Then squeeze the lemon juice 18 and strain it.

to combine it with the yogurt 19. Also add the oil 20 and emulsify everything 21.

Pour the obtained cream over the salad 22, adjust the salt and pepper and blend the ingredients well 23; serve your smoked herring salad as a delightful side dish 34!