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Heeringasalat (herring salad with cheese)

A cold salad of salted herring fillets, apples and onion, bound with grated cheese and cream. A classic at Estonian buffets and celebrations, served on dark bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the herring fillets under cold water, remove the skin and any visible bones, then cut them into small cubes.
  2. Peel the apples and potatoes, then cut them into cubes of similar size to the herring.
  3. Finely slice the onion and rinse it quickly under cold water to soften its bite.
  4. In a salad bowl, mix the herring, apples, potatoes and onion.
  5. Add the crème fraîche, oil and pepper, then gently toss.
  6. Stir in half of the grated cheese, cover and chill for 30 minutes, then sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and serve with rye bread.

Variations and tips

Beetroot version. Add 1 cooked beetroot, diced, for a more festive colour.

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Original Ecomely recipe.