Italian Herring Salad

4 servings

20 minutes

Italian herring salad is an exquisite blend of freshness, spiciness, and traditional Mediterranean ingredients. Inspired by Italy's rich cuisine, this salad combines tender lightly salted herring with aromatic sun-dried tomatoes, tangy olives, and capers. The light acidity of lemon juice and the richness of olive oil give the dish a balanced depth of flavor. Beans add softness and nutrition, while blanched onions introduce subtle spicy notes without sharpness. Parsley completes the composition with fresh greens. This salad is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables, surprising with its harmony of flavors and simplicity of preparation.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 438.9
• Proteins: 12.6g
• Fats: 36.6g
• Carbohydrates: 14.5g

Ingredients

• Sun dried tomatoes: 50 g
• Canned beans: 150 g
• Red onion: 1 head
• Olive: 50 g
• Herring: 200 g
• Olives: 50 g
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Lemon juice: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean the lightly salted herring from bones and slice it thinly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring: 200 g

2. Chop the onion and pour boiling water over it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head

3. Slice the olives and black olives into rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive: 50 g
   • Olives: 50 g

4. Cut the dried tomatoes into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sun dried tomatoes: 50 g

5. Rinse and dry the canned beans.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned beans: 150 g

6. Combine all ingredients and dress the salad with olive oil mixed with lemon juice. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Lemon juice:  to taste