Layered Pickled Herring Salad with Tart Apples and

Name: Layered Pickled Herring Salad with Tart Apples and Red Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons pickling spice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds; 1 pound Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1 1/4 cups sliced trimmed radishes; 2 6-ounce jars spiced cut herring, drained, each piece halved; Boston lettuce leaves; Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pickling spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 large hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 pound Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 1/4 cups sliced trimmed radishes
2 6-ounce jars spiced cut herring, drained, each piece halved
Boston lettuce leaves
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

1
Mix vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice and salt in heavy medium saucepan; bring to boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
2
Cool to room temperature.
3
Place cucumbers in large glass bowl.
4
Pour marinade over cucumbers.
5
Cover; refrigerate overnight.
6
Mix apples, red onion, sour cream and chopped dill in large bowl.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Using slotted spoon, remove cucumbers from marinade.
9
Arrange half of cucumbers in bottom of 8 x 8 x 2-inch glass dish.
10
Arrange half of radishes atop cucumbers.
11
Spoon half of apple mixture over radishes.
12
Arrange herring evenly atop apple mixture.
13
Spoon remaining apple mixture over herring.
14
Cover with remaining cucumbers, then radishes.
15
Cover and chill salad 3 hours.
16
Arrange lettuce leaves on platter.
17
Spoon salad onto leaves.
18
Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons pickling spice, and more.

Yes, Layered Pickled Herring Salad with Tart Apples and Red Onion 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 Pickled Herring Salad with Tart Apples and Red Onion

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