Sillsallad (Herring Salad in Sour Cream Sauce) Recipe

Name: Sillsallad (Herring Salad in Sour Cream Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup herring finely chopped; 1/2 pound veal cooked, finely chopped; 1/2 cup potatoes cold boiled, finely chopped; 3 cups beets cold, finely chopped, fresh cooked or canned; 1/2 cup apples peeled, finely chopped; ⅓ cup onions finely chopped; 1/2 cup pickles, dill finely chopped; 4 tablespoons dill weed fresh,; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 x salt and black pepper fresh, ground; 3 large eggs hard-cooked, chilled; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons beet juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup herring finely chopped
1/2 pound veal cooked, finely chopped
1/2 cup potatoes cold boiled, finely chopped
3 cups beets cold, finely chopped, fresh cooked or canned
1/2 cup apples peeled, finely chopped
⅓ cup onions finely chopped
1/2 cup pickles, dill finely chopped
4 tablespoons dill weed fresh,
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 x salt and black pepper fresh, ground
3 large eggs hard-cooked, chilled
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons beet juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped herring, optional meat, potatoes, beets, apple, onion and pickle.
2
Mix 3 tablespoons of the dill with the vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste.
3
Pour over the salad and toss gently with a wooden spoon.
4
DRESSING: Remove the yolks from the hard cooked eggs.
5
Mince the whites and set them aside.
6
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.
7
Gradually beat in the vinegar and oil, then the cream, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce has the consitency of heavy cream.
8
Pour over the salad, mix lightly but thoroughly, cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
9
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.
10
SAUCE: Stir the beet and lemon juice into the sour cream until it is smooth and well blended.
11
Pass this sauce separately.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup herring finely chopped, 1/2 pound veal cooked, finely chopped, 1/2 cup potatoes cold boiled, finely chopped, 3 cups beets cold, finely chopped, fresh cooked or canned, and more.

Yes, Sillsallad (Herring Salad in Sour Cream Sauce) 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.

Sillsallad (Herring Salad in Sour Cream Sauce)

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