Potato salad with herring
4 servings
40 minutes
Potato salad with herring is a classic dish of Russian cuisine that combines simple yet rich flavors. Its roots trace back to folk cooking, where herring and potatoes have always been accessible and nutritious ingredients. Boiled potatoes give the salad softness, while slices of herring add a salty zest. Onion adds freshness, and the dressing of olive oil, vinegar, and mustard creates a harmonious balance of acidity and aroma. This salad is great as a standalone dish or appetizer and pairs well with rye bread and traditional drinks. Its simplicity and rich flavor make it a popular choice for festive and everyday tables.
1
Cool the boiled potatoes and slice them into 1 cm thick rounds. Cut the onion into rings and the herring fillet into slices.
- Potato: 800 g
- Onion: 200 g
- Herring: 350 g
2
Pile everything in a salad bowl, dress with olive oil and vinegar, adding a bit of mustard.
- Olive oil: 60 ml
- Vinegar: 80 ml
- Mustard: to taste