Sillsallad Herring Salad Recipes

SILLSALLAD (HERRING SALAD) WITH DILLED SOUR CREAM

Sillsallad (Herring Salad) With Dilled Sour Cream image

This is a lovely salad that has pickled beets, potatoes, apples, and onions to name a few. It's wonderful for lunch. Cooking time is chill time. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05

Provided by Amis227

Categories Scandinavian

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (22 ounce) jar pickled herring, cutlets in wine sauce drained
3 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed
1 (16 ounce) jar pickled beets, drained and cubed
2 small dill pickles, chopped (optional)
1 apple, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

Place herring, potatoes, beets, pickles, apple and onion in glass or plastic bowl.
Mix vinegar, sugar, water and pepper; pour over herring mixture.
Toss lightly.
Cover and refrigerate, stirring once or twice, at least 2 hours.
Serve with Dilled Sour Cream.
Garnish with parsley and wedges of hardboiled egg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 1701.3, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 24, Protein 28.6

DANISH "SILLSALLET" (HERRING SALAD)

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Traditional part of a Danish smorgasbord. Always part of Christmas buffet. Lovely color and great taste (if you like pickled herring)

Provided by Bergy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) jar pickled, sliced beet (reserve liquid)
3/4 cup marinated wine flavored herring tidbits (about a 6 to 8 oz jar or tin)
1 medium tart apple
1/2 lb potato, peeled and boiled & cooled
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1 small onion, finely chopped

Steps:

Chop the herring, potatoe, beets and apple into 1/4" pieces.
Mix together.
Blend in the dill pickle, onion and add a bit of the reserved beet liquid.
The salad should have a firm consistency.
Put the ingredients into a bowl, pack down well, cover and refrigerate at least over night or up to 2 days.
Serve with Danish rye bread and hard boiled eggs as part of a smorgasbord.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 321, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3.4

SILLSALLAD (HERRING SALAD IN SOUR CREAM SAUCE)

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Categories Dressings Seafood Salad Eggs Sauces Potatoes Swedish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 36

Ingredients

herring
veal
potatoes
beets
apples
onions
pickles, dill
dill weed
white wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
eggs
prepared mustard
white wine vinegar
vegetable oil
heavy whipping cream
sour cream
beet juice
lemon juice
herring
veal
potatoes
beets
apples
onions
pickles, dill
dill weed
white wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
eggs
prepared mustard
white wine vinegar
vegetable oil
heavy whipping cream
sour cream
beet juice
lemon juice

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped herring, optional meat, potatoes, beets, apple, onion and pickle. Mix 3 tablespoons of the dill with the vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad and toss gently with a wooden spoon. DRESSING: Remove the yolks from the hard cooked eggs. Mince the whites and set them aside. Force the yolks through a sieve into a small bowl with the back of a large spoon, then mash them to a paste with the tablespoon of prepared mustard. Gradually beat in the vinegar and oil, then the cream, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce has the consitency of heavy cream. Pour over the salad, mix lightly but thoroughly, cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, transfer the salad to a large serving bowl or platter and sprinkle it with the minced egg whites and remaining chopped dill. SAUCE: Stir the beet and lemon juice into the sour cream until it is smooth and well blended. Pass this sauce separately.

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