Israeli salad with herring

4 servings

30 minutes

Israeli herring salad is an amazing blend of traditional Jewish flavors with refined notes. This dish traces back to Ashkenazi culinary traditions, where salted herring plays a key role. Beetroot adds a sweet touch to the salad, while pasta makes it hearty and rich. A special highlight of this recipe is the mayonnaise sauce with white wine and brandy, which adds sophistication to the dish. The light aroma of onion and spices creates a harmonious balance of flavors. This salad is perfect for festive tables or as an appetizer for family dinners.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 546.3
• Proteins: 15.4g
• Fats: 30.6g
• Carbohydrates: 43.2g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 200 g
• Herring: 200 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Dry white wine: 100 ml
• Brandy: 2 tbsp
• Beet: 1 pc
• Mayonnaise: 100 g
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the pasta.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 200 g

2. Boil the beetroot, let it cool, and cut it into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beet: 1 piece

3. Clean the herring from the bones and break it into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring: 200 g

4. To prepare the sauce, mix mayonnaise with white wine and brandy. Add finely chopped onion and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 100 g
   • Dry white wine: 100 ml
   • Brandy: 2 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 head

5. Mix all the ingredients and dress the salad. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste