Herring salad with cheese
6 servings
30 minutes
Herring salad with cheese is an unusual combination of simple yet rich flavors characteristic of European cuisine. Herring adds a light saltiness and spiciness to the dish, while cheese contributes creaminess and depth. Refreshing apple and crunchy cucumbers create balance, enhancing the salad's texture. The dressing made from balsamic vinegar, mustard, and vegetable oil deepens the flavor, while rye croutons add a pleasant crunch. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as part of a festive table. In European countries, such combinations are popular for their harmony and richness, as well as their ability to blend traditional and modern culinary trends.
1
Remove the bones from the herring and cut it into thin pieces.
- Herring: 350 g
2
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 400 g
3
Cut the apple and cucumber into sticks.
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
4
Cut the onion into half rings.
- Red onion: 2 heads
5
To prepare the dressing, whisk together vegetable oil, wine vinegar, and mustard. Add salt, sugar, and pepper.
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Balsamic vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Cut the bread into cubes and fry in vegetable oil.
- Black bread: 300 g
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
7
Dress the salad and sprinkle with finely chopped greens and croutons.
- Green: 1 bunch
- Black bread: 300 g