Danish Sillsallet (Herring Salad) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Traditional part of a Danish smorgasbord. Always part of Christmas buffet. Lovely color and great taste (if you like pickled herring) Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) jar pickled, sliced beet (reserve liquid) |
3/4 cup marinated wine flavored herring tidbits (about a 6 to 8 oz jar or tin) |
1 medium tart apple |
1/2 lb potato, peeled and boiled & cooled |
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles |
1 small onion, finely chopped |
Directions:
1. Chop the herring, potatoe, beets and apple into 1/4 pieces.
2. Mix together.
3. Blend in the dill pickle, onion and add a bit of the reserved beet liquid.
4. The salad should have a firm consistency.
5. Put the ingredients into a bowl, pack down well, cover and refrigerate at least over night or up to 2 days.
6. Serve with Danish rye bread and hard boiled eggs as part of a smorgasbord.
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