Chiquetaille d'hareng Herring Chiquetaille| Smoke Herring Salad

salted herring

🥗Healthier: fresh herring

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh herring is less salty and canned sardines are often more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Jalapeños provide a milder heat and red pepper flakes are more accessible.

Soak the smoke herring in water to remove excess salt (if needed).

Drain and rinse the herring under cold water.

Shred the herring into bite-sized pieces using a fork.

Chop the tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onions, and green onions finely.

Combine the shredded herring, tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onions, and green onions in a bowl.

Add lime juice and white vinegar to the mixture.

Incorporate chopped parsley and ground black pepper.

Add the chopped scotch bonnet pepper to taste.

Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.

Serve chilled.

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