Herring Salad with Peas and Apple
If you never had this salad let me tell you it’s definitely something else and out of the box. It’s salty but creamy with a bit of spice and sweetness. We have different textures and flavours that are just blending quite beautifully.
Preserved herring in oil or vinegar is something you will grow to like. My partner hated this salad at first but then he’s the one eating most of it. You can easily find all types of herring in the polish deli, don’t worry if you can’t find it, ask someone for help, we usually love to hear what you are making and why especially if it’s something traditionally polish.
Herring salad is my all-time favourite salad. I would literally beg my mom to make it even without an occasion like Christmas or Easter. It’s super easy to execute and a really quick receipe witch is great for the morning preparations before Christmas dinner.
Herring Salad with Peas and Apple
Ingredients
- 460 g Herring Maatjes in Oil
- 0.5 cup Green Peas in Water
- 1 Bramley Apple
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 tbsp Śmietana or sour cream
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cut each herring filet in half medium bite-size pieces. Usually, I cut in a half lengthwise then into pieces. Place in a chosen serving bowl.
- Add drained peas, chopped red onion, cubed apple, mayonnaise and śmietana. Give it a good mix and season to taste with pepper.
- Place in the fridge tightly covered with foil and let it cool for a few hours before serving. Highly recommend a piece of fresh bread with butter on the side.