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Herring Salad Polish-Style (Salatka ze Sledzia)

This herring salad is a popular party food idea in Poland, easy to make and full of flavour. It accompanies family gatherings and celebrations including Christmas, but is also often served as an everyday dish.
Course Lunch, Party Food
Cuisine European, Polish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 378kcal
Author Monika Dabrowski

Equipment

  • Small pot for boiling the potatoes
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 herring fillets in oil or brine
  • 10.58 ounces potatoes whole, unpeeled, approx. 6-7 small potatoes
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 sweet apple cored, cubed
  • 2 medium dill pickles/pickled gherkins diced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice or to taste
  • Pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes (whole, unpeeled) until tender (you can do this step ahead).  Drain and set aside to cool completely. Once cooled peel and cut the potatoes into quarters (or chop them more finely if you like).
  • In a large bowl assemble all the chopped salad ingredients.
  • Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and a generous grind of pepper.
  • Stir gently but thoroughly, taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning/lemon juice if needed. If possible, chill your herring salad for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Herring is very salty so you may not need to add any salt into your salad. Pepper can be used liberally.
  • Use waxy (salad) potato varieties, such as Anya, Jersey Royals, Carola red or yellow potatoes as well as baby potatoes.
  • You can boil the potatoes ahead and once cooled refrigerate overnight. Peel just before assembling the salad.
  • Core and cut the apple just before assembling the salad (it browns quickly).
  • Adjust the recommended proportions to your taste – make it more peppery or creamy etc.
  • For best results chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Best eaten within 4 hours. Keep refrigerated.
  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Calorie count applies to meal-size portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg