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Herring Salad (Sillsallad) with Apple & Beetroot recipe by Safe Plated

Herring Salad (Sillsallad) with Apple & Beetroot

A classic Scandinavian salad featuring pickled herring, potatoes, beetroot, apple and onion in a creamy dressing. This version omits shellfish and is safe for those with shellfish allergies.

25m prep + 15m cook6 servings
SHELLFISH-free
380 cal|18g protein|35g carbs|18g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pickled Herring
  • 2 cups Cooked Potatoes
  • 1 cup Cooked Beetroot
  • 1 medium Apple
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion
  • 0.75 cup Sour Cream (Dairy-Free)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp White Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Drain the pickled herring and cut into small pieces.
  2. 2Dice the cooked potatoes, cooked beetroot, apple, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine the herring, potatoes, beetroot, apple, and red onion.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together the dairy-free sour cream, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and white pepper.
  5. 5Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is well coated.
  6. 6Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. 7Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.

Substitutions

Sour Cream → Dairy-Free Sour Cream

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