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Vegan Herring Salad (Sillsallad) with Beets recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Herring Salad (Sillsallad) with Beets

A colorful and flavorful vegan version of the classic Swedish herring salad. Uses marinated beets, potatoes, apples, and red onion in a creamy, dairy-free dressing.

50m6 servings
Contains nutsDAIRY-free
350 cal|8g protein|45g carbs|18g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Beets
  • 3 medium Potatoes
  • 1 medium Apple
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Gherkins
  • 1 cup Cashews (soaked)(replaces Sour Cream)
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Yogurt(replaces Sour Cream)
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the beets and potatoes until tender. Let them cool, then peel and dice them.
  2. 2Dice the apple, red onion, and pickled gherkins.
  3. 3In a blender, combine soaked cashews, plant-based yogurt, mustard, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine the diced beets, potatoes, apple, red onion, and pickled gherkins.
  5. 5Pour the cashew dressing over the salad and mix well.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Substitutions

Sour Cream → Cashews (soaked) & Plant-Based Yogurt

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