Shuba salad with herring

8 servings

60 minutes

Salad 'Shuba' is a cult dish of Russian cuisine and a symbol of festive gatherings. Its history dates back to the Soviet past when it became a favorite for winter celebrations. The harmony of layers creates a rich and delicate taste: the juiciness of pickled herring resonates with the sweetness of baked vegetables, the softness of eggs softens the texture, and apple adds freshness. Dressed with mayonnaise, the salad becomes juicy while dill adds aroma. 'Shuba' is not just a dish but a family tradition where each layer plays its unique role. It is best served chilled to fully reveal all flavors. It is perfect for festive evenings when you want to delight your loved ones with something familiar yet truly celebratory.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 433.7
• Proteins: 13.2g
• Fats: 34.5g
• Carbohydrates: 18.3g

Ingredients

• Herring: 1 pc
• Potato: 300 g
• Carrot: 300 g
• Beet: 500 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Apple: 200 g
• Mayonnaise: 250 g
• Dill: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Grate potatoes, beets, and carrots with salt and wrap in foil. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and send to an oven preheated to 200 degrees. Bake until soft: potatoes and carrots will take about 40 minutes, while beets will take 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Potato: 300 g
   • Carrot: 300 g
   • Beet: 500 g

3. Boil water in a saucepan, add the eggs. Cook for 13 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

4. Chop the dill finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill:  to taste

5. Fillet the herring and cut it into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring: 1 piece

6. Cool the boiled eggs under running water, peel them, and grate them on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces

7. Cut the carrot and potato into small cubes, and grate the beetroot on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 300 g
   • Potato: 300 g
   • Beet: 500 g

8. Place potatoes, carrots, beets, herring, and eggs in separate bowls, mix with mayonnaise, and salt if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 300 g
   • Carrot: 300 g
   • Beet: 500 g
   • Herring: 1 piece
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Mayonnaise: 250 g
   • Salt:  to taste

9. Peel the apple and remove the seeds, then grate it on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 200 g

10. Layer the salad on a plate. The recommended order of ingredients is: potatoes, herring, apples, eggs, carrots. Top it off with beets.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 300 g
    • Herring: 1 piece
    • Apple: 200 g
    • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
    • Carrot: 300 g
    • Beet: 500 g

11. Serve garnished with dill.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dill:  to taste