Heringssalat

Name: Heringssalat
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 12 oz pickled herring fillets, diced; 1 cup pickled beetroot, diced; 1 cup Granny Smith apple, diced; 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp dill pickle brine; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A traditional German herring salad featuring tender pickled herring, crisp apples, and sweet beets in a creamy sour cream dressing. Perfect served cold with crusty rye bread or boiled potatoes.

20 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

GermanSaladNo-CookPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

12 oz pickled herring fillets, diced
1 cup pickled beetroot, diced
1 cup Granny Smith apple, diced
1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp dill pickle brine
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp dill pickle brine, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
2

Add 12 oz diced pickled herring fillets, 1 cup diced pickled beetroot, 1 cup diced Granny Smith apple, 1/2 cup diced dill pickles, and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion to the dressing.
3

Gently fold ingredients together until evenly coated.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Questions

What is Heringssalat?

A traditional German herring salad featuring tender pickled herring, crisp apples, and sweet beets in a creamy sour cream dressing. Perfect served cold with crusty rye bread or boiled potatoes. This reference files it under German salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Why fold instead of stir in Heringssalat?

Step 3 reads: "Gently fold ingredients together until evenly coated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Heringssalat?

The entry for Heringssalat calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Is Heringssalat keto-friendly?

A serving of Heringssalat carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Does Heringssalat contain eggs?

Yes: 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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