Estonian Herring and Potato salad Recipe

Name: Estonian Herring and Potato salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 salt (schmaltz) herring fillet; 2 red-skinned potatoes, boiled and cut into 1/2 inch dice; 3 canned beets, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1/3 cup minced onion; 1 lg. tart apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1/2 cup diced dill pickles; 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped; 1 cup diced cooked ham; veal; 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1-1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar; 1-1/3 cup sour cream; 1 tsp. prepared red horseradish, drained; (horseradish with beets); 1/2 tsp. sugar,; more to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 salt (schmaltz) herring fillet
2 red-skinned potatoes, boiled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
3 canned beets, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/3 cup minced onion
1 lg. tart apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup diced dill pickles
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 cup diced cooked ham
veal
1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
1 tsp. dry mustard
1-1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1-1/3 cup sour cream
1 tsp. prepared red horseradish, drained
(horseradish with beets)
1/2 tsp. sugar,
more to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 hard-cooked egg, sliced, for garnish

1
Soak the herring fillet in cold water to cover, covered, in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
2
Rinse the herring well, pat dry with paper towels, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
3
Place in a large bowl and combine with the potatoes, beets, onion, apple, pickles chopped eggs, and meats.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the mustards with the vinegar until smooth.
5
Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients, salt and pepper and blend well.
6
Add the dressing to the salad and toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
7
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve garnished with sliced egg.

323

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 salt (schmaltz) herring fillet, 2 red-skinned potatoes, boiled and cut into 1/2 inch dice, 3 canned beets, cut into 1/2 inch dice, 1/3 cup minced onion, and more.

Yes, Estonian Herring and Potato salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Estonian Herring and Potato salad

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