Layered Marinated Herring Salad Recipe

Name: Layered Marinated Herring Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp sugar; 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 2 small sour pickles (cornichons), chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 10 oz (280g) marinated herring fillets, drained; 2 cooked potatoes, sliced (optional); 1 small cooked beet, peeled, if necessary, and diced (optional); 1 tbsp chopped dill, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp sugar
2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 small sour pickles (cornichons), chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 oz (280g) marinated herring fillets, drained
2 cooked potatoes, sliced (optional)
1 small cooked beet, peeled, if necessary, and diced (optional)
1 tbsp chopped dill, to garnish

1
Soak the onion in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes.
2
Drain well, then toss with the sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, and sugar.
3
Stir in the apples and pickles, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Place half the herring in a serving dish and top with the potatoes and beets, if using.
5
Cover with half the sour cream mixture.
6
Layer the remaining herring, potatoes, and beets on top, then spread with the remaining sauce.
7
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
8
Sprinkle with dill just before serving.

210

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Layered Marinated Herring 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.

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Layered Marinated Herring Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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