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A large white plate with a red beetroot dish covered with a layer of thin mayo.

Dressed Herring Salad

Nataliia
Dressed herring salad is a delicious layered salad made with pickled herrings, boiled potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayo. This appetizer salad is a staple Christmas and New Year's Eve dish in Ukraine and other eastern European countries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Holiday dish, lunch
Cuisine Eastern European, Ukrainian
Servings 10
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 large pots
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 large container or a plate with high rims

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pickled herring
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 2 large carrots or 3 medium
  • 3 medium beets
  • ¾ cup mayo or as needed for layers

Instructions
 

  • Boil whole potatoes, carrots and beets until fork-tender. I usually boil carrots and potatoes together and the beets in separate pot. The beets will take 45-60 minutes. Cool down and peel the vegetables.
  • Chop the herring into small pieces. Start by placing the layer of diced herring at the bottom of the container or a plate. Now, grate the potatoes on top. Spread a thin layer of mayo on top of the potatoes, followed by grated carrots. Lastly, grate the beets as the last layer. Spread the remaining mayo on top.
  • Let the salad set before serving for at least one hour. Enjoy as an appetizer or a light meal.

Notes

  • cook the vegetables the night before.
  • you can use smoked salmon instead of herring.
  • store the leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 20.4gProtein: 6.8gFat: 22gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 410.3mgFiber: 2.5g
Keyword dressed herring salad, shuba salad
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