1950s Award Winning Swedish Herring Salad by Betty Heller recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

herring

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Mackerel is often less expensive and still offers a similar taste.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

Avocado provides healthy fats and a creamy texture.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

Prepare the herring by rinsing it under cold water and draining well.

Boil the potatoes until tender, then cool and dice them.

Peel and dice the carrots and beets, then cook until tender and cool.

Chop the onions and green onions finely.

In a large bowl, combine the herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, and apple.

In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

Fold the dressing into the herring mixture gently until well combined.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Garnish with dill and additional green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens