Herring salad with apple

Name: Herring salad with apple
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g Marinated herring fillets; 150 szt. Apple (sweet-tart); 150 g Red onion; 100 g Sour cream 18%; 50 g Mayonnaise; 10 g Dijon mustard; 10 ml Lemon juice; 1 szczypta Salt; 1 szczypta Black pepper (ground); 15 g Capers; 15 pęczek Fresh dill

Christmas Eve Dinner Salads 40 min Medium 21 wyświetleń ~16.40 PLN - (0)

Description

Traditional herring salad with apple is a classic holiday dish often found on the Christmas Eve table. It combines the delicate, slightly salty texture of herring with the crunchy, sweet-and-sour apple and sharp onion, while the creamy sauce made from sour cream and mayonnaise adds smoothness and softens the intensity of the flavors. The salad is visually striking due to the contrast of the white sauce, red onion, and green dill; it pairs well as an appetizer with bread, potatoes, or as part of a Christmas buffet. The dish is relatively quick to prepare, easy to serve, and keeps well in the refrigerator for a short time, with the flavors nicely blending before serving.

Składniki (11)

Servings:

Marinated herring fillets 300 g
Apple (sweet-tart) 1 szt.
Red onion 150 g
Sour cream 18% 100 g
Mayonnaise 50 g
Dijon mustard 10 g
Lemon juice 10 ml
🌿 Przyprawy
Salt 0.0 szczypt
Black pepper (ground) 1 szczypta
✨ Opcjonalne
Capers 15 g
Fresh dill 0.8 pęczek

💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~16.40 PLN (4.10 PLN/porcję)

💡 Kliknij na składnik aby oznaczyć jako użyty

Preparation steps

Preparation of herring

Check if the herring fillets are already refreshed (marinated). If they are very salty, transfer them to a bowl of cold water and soak for 20–30 minutes, changing the water every 10 minutes. After soaking, dry the fillets with a paper towel. If the fillets have skin and bones, place them skin-side down, use your fingers to peel off the skin, and remove any noticeable bones with kitchen tweezers. Cut the fillets into cubes with a side of about 2 cm.

Ingredients: Marinated herring fillets

Use a large bowl for soaking and a cutting board and sharp knife for chopping. If the herring is in oil, you can skip the soaking and use some of the oil for flavor. A common mistake: soaking the herring for too short a time results in excessive saltiness of the salad.

Preparation of apple and onion

Wash the apple, remove the core and cut the fruit into small cubes about 5 mm on each side. If you don't like the skin, peel the apple before cutting. Peel the red onion, cut it in half and slice it into thin half-rings or small cubes - depending on your preference. If the onion is sharp, transfer the sliced pieces to a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, then drain - this will mellow the flavor.

Ingredients: Apple (sweet-tart), Red onion

Use a sharp knife and a stable cutting board. When slicing the onion into thin rings, keep your fingers curled to avoid cuts. A common mistake: pieces of apple that are too thick overpower the herring — keep the size to 5 mm cubes.

Sauce

In a medium bowl, mix sour cream (100 g) with mayonnaise (50 g). Add Dijon mustard (10 g) and lemon juice (10 g). Stir vigorously with a spoon or whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and season with a pinch of salt (carefully) and a pinch of pepper. The sauce should be slightly tangy and well-balanced — if it is too heavy, add a little more lemon juice (5–10 g).

Ingredients: Sour cream 18%, Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Lemon juice, Salt, Black pepper (ground)

Use a plastic or stainless steel bowl and a mixing spoon. If you don't have Dijon mustard, substitute with 5 g of table mustard and 5 g of honey (optional). A common mistake: adding too much salt before checking the saltiness of the herring.

Mixing the salad

In a large bowl, place the chopped herring fillets, add the chopped apple and drained onion. Drizzle with the prepared sauce and gently mix with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce, but the herring pieces do not break apart. Stir for about 1 minute — this should be a gentle combining of the ingredients.

Ingredients: Marinated herring fillets, Apple (sweet-tart), Red onion, Sour cream 18%, Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Lemon juice

Use a large, non-stick bowl and a spatula; do not mix too vigorously to avoid breaking the herring into mush. A common mistake: vigorous mixing causes the ingredients to lose their structure.

Cooling and seasoning

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 20–30 minutes to let the flavors meld. After chilling, taste the salad and adjust seasoning with an extra pinch of salt, pepper, or a bit of lemon juice if needed. The salad should have a distinct yet balanced flavor — the apple should add freshness and acidity, while the herring should be noticeable but not overpowering.

Ingredients: Marinated herring fillets, Apple (sweet-tart), Sour cream 18%, Mayonnaise

Use an airtight container for storage. If you plan to serve it after a few hours, mix the ingredients 20–30 minutes before serving to maintain the crunchiness of the apple.

Serving

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or portion it onto individual plates. Sprinkle with finely chopped capers (if using) and freshly chopped dill (if using) just before serving to maintain freshness and texture. Serve with dark bread, slices of whole grain bread, or steamed potatoes as a side.

Ingredients: Capers, Fresh dill

Use a nice bowl or plate for serving; sprinkling with dill just before serving prevents it from wilting. Additionally, you can add capers to enhance the flavor/texture.

Fun Fact

💡

Herring has been a staple in holiday dishes in many cultures of Northern and Central Europe due to its long shelf life and availability in winter. The combination of herring with apple has been known for a long time — the apple balances the saltiness and adds freshness.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the chilled salad on white porcelain to highlight the colors. Additionally, serve rye bread or breakfast wafers. If you want a lighter version, reduce the mayonnaise and increase the amount of sour cream or use Greek yogurt.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. The apple will soften over time and lose its crunch — best consumed within 24 hours. When serving again, gently mix and optionally add fresh dill.

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Ingredients (11)

Servings:

Marinated herring fillets 300 g ~9.00 zł
Apple (sweet-tart) 1 szt. ~0.75 zł
Red onion 150 g ~0.75 zł
Sour cream 18% 100 g ~1.50 zł
Mayonnaise 50 g ~1.00 zł
Dijon mustard 10 g ~0.50 zł
Lemon juice 10 ml ~0.25 zł
🌿 Przyprawy
Salt 0.0 szczypt ~0.01 zł
Black pepper (ground) 1 szczypta ~0.02 zł
✨ Opcjonalne
Capers 15 g ~2.25 zł
Fresh dill 0.8 pęczek ~0.38 zł

💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~16.40 PLN (4.10 PLN/porcję)

💡 Kliknij na składnik aby oznaczyć jako użyty

Wartości odżywcze

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1395 kcal

Kalorie

Białko 60.9g

Węglowodany 42.8g

Tłuszcze 110.7g

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174 kcal

Kalorie

Białko 7.6g

Węglowodany 5.3g

Tłuszcze 13.8g

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Autor przepisu Pichcik

60 min

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