Herring And Cucumber Salads With Fried Potatoes

Name: Herring And Cucumber Salads With Fried Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 oz herring fillets, finely chopped; 2 None medium onions, peeled, 1 finely diced, 1 sliced into rings; 1 None apple, cored and finely diced; 1 None pickle, finely diced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 lbs waxy potatoes, peeled; 3 tbsp white wine vinegar; None pinch sugar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 sprigs fresh dill, a little reserved for garnish, the remainder chopped; 1 None cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 oz bacon, diced; 2 tbsp butter

Servings: persons

18 oz herring fillets, finely chopped
2 None medium onions, peeled, 1 finely diced, 1 sliced into rings
1 None apple, cored and finely diced
1 None pickle, finely diced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 lbs waxy potatoes, peeled
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
None pinch sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
4 sprigs fresh dill, a little reserved for garnish, the remainder chopped
1 None cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 oz bacon, diced
2 tbsp butter

1
For the herring salad, place the herring, chopped onion, apple and pickle in a bowl, sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Leave to marinate.
2
Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 20 mins. Drain, rinse with cold water and cool. Cut into thin slices.
3
Meanwhile, for the cucumber salad, place the vinegar in a bowl and season with salt, black pepper and a pinch of sugar. Gradually whisk in the oil. Stir in the dill and cucumber.
4
Heat a frying pan and fry the bacon until crispy. Add the onion rings and fry 2 more mins. Remove from the pan. Melt the butter in the bacon fat and fry the potatoes until browned all over. Season with salt and black pepper and mix in the bacon and onion rings. Arrange on plates with the salads and garnish with dill.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 oz herring fillets, finely chopped, 2 None medium onions, peeled, 1 finely diced, 1 sliced into rings, 1 None apple, cored and finely diced, 1 None pickle, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Herring And Cucumber Salads With Fried Potatoes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!