Herring Salad

Name: Herring Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 lb pickled herring fillets, diced; 1 cup pickled beets, diced; 1 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; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

A traditional German salad combining pickled herring, sweet beets, crisp apples, and tangy pickles in a creamy dill dressing.

20 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pickled herring fillets, diced
1 cup pickled beets, diced
1 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
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 lb diced pickled herring fillets, 1 cup diced pickled beets, 1 diced Granny Smith apple, 1/2 cup diced dill pickles, and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3

Pour the dressing over the herring mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
4

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

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Herring Salad?

Step 3 reads: "Pour the dressing over the herring mixture and gently fold 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 Herring Salad?

The entry for Herring Salad 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 Herring Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Herring Salad carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Does Herring Salad 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.

How many carbs are in Herring Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 280 calories, with 14 g protein and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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