Ukrainian Herring Salad Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Herring Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 prepared herring fillets; 1 cup cooked diced potatoes; 1 cup cooked diced beets; 1 tart apple, chopped; 1 dill pickle, chopped; 1 tbsp. chopped onion; Pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp. vinegar; 1 hard cooked egg, sliced; Parsley; scallions

Servings: persons

2 prepared herring fillets
1 cup cooked diced potatoes
1 cup cooked diced beets
1 tart apple, chopped
1 dill pickle, chopped
1 tbsp. chopped onion
Pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 hard cooked egg, sliced
Parsley
scallions

1
Wash the herrings thoroughly and soak in cold water for 2 or 3 hours, changing the water twice.
2
Remove the head, tail, and entrails.
3
Remove the skin and bones.
4
Rinse the fillets well and drain.
5
Chop the fillets coarsely.
6
Combine with the potatoes, beets, apple, pickle, and onion.
7
Season with pepper.
8
Mix the sour cream with the vinegar.
9
Toss the salad ingredients lightly, and gradually add the cream dressing.
10
Garnish with the egg slices and chopped parsley or scallions.

156

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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

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: 2 prepared herring fillets, 1 cup cooked diced potatoes, 1 cup cooked diced beets, 1 tart apple, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ukrainian Herring Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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