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.
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Ingredients
- about 450 g 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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Drain the pickled herring and cut into small pieces.
- 2Dice the cooked potatoes, cooked beetroot, apple, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the herring, potatoes, beetroot, apple, and red onion.
- 4In a separate bowl, whisk together the dairy-free sour cream, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and white pepper.
- 5Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is well coated.
- 6Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer.
Substitutions
Sour Cream → Dairy-Free Sour Cream
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