Smoked Herring Salad
4 servings
20 minutes
Smoked herring salad is a vibrant combination of flavors that embodies the traditions of Russian cuisine. The smoked herring with its rich, salty aroma pairs wonderfully with the freshness of salad leaves and cucumbers, while delicate quail eggs add sophistication to the dish. The light acidity of lemon juice in the dressing highlights the depth of flavor, and grated hard cheese completes the composition, giving the salad a piquant touch. This salad is perfect for festive gatherings or as an exquisite appetizer to main courses. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible even for culinary beginners, while its rich bouquet of flavors leaves unforgettable impressions.
1
In the dish for preparation, place the lettuce leaves, separating the thick stems beforehand, and tear the leaf by hand into medium size.
- Iceberg lettuce: 200 g
2
Boil and peel quail eggs, cut them in half, and place them on top of salad leaves.
- Quail egg: 10 pieces
3
Remove the fillet from the herring, carefully check for small bones, and try to remove them as much as possible. Cut the fillet into small pieces and place them on a dish.
- Herring: 1 piece
4
Use a vegetable peeler or knife to peel the cucumber in strips to create a striped cucumber. Cut the cucumber into elongated sticks and place them on a dish.
- Cucumbers: 3 pieces
5
Chop the onion, add it and drizzle everything with dressing, then mix. When serving, grate hard cheese over all the ingredients.
- Red onion: 1 piece
- Green chopped onions: 2 teaspoons
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Cheese: 30 g