Herring Under a Fur Coat | Classic Russian Salad Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

In salted water boil 3 medium potatoes, 4 medium carrots and 3 large beets.

Boil 1 egg until it’s hard boiled (10 minutes).

Slice herring fillets into small bite size pieces.

Remove boiled vegetables from the pot and set aside to cool down.

Peel potatoes, carrots and beets.

Finely dice 1/2 white onion.

Chop cilantro 1/3 cup.

Grate peeled potatoes, carrots and beets.

Set springform pan over the plate.

Spread diced herring over the plate.

Sprinkle chopped onions over the herring.

Spread potatoes over the herring and onions.

Spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise over the potato layer.

Spread grated carrots over the mayo layer.

Spread beets over the carrots.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and spread evenly over the beets.

Grate the egg over the mayo layer.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or dill.

Cut around the edges of the springform.

Remove the springform.

Serve and enjoy!

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