Scandinavian Herring Salad with Cabbage
4 servings
20 minutes
Scandinavian herring salad with cabbage is an elegant combination of traditional northern flavors that convey the freshness and richness of the seaside. In Norway, herring holds a special place in cuisine, and its pairing with cabbage and apples creates a harmonious blend of sweetness and spiciness. The delicate herring fillet enriched with sweet-sour notes of apples is complemented by crunchy cabbage, while the dressing made from sour cream, mustard, and dill adds a subtle spicy depth to the dish. The salad is served with rye croutons that enhance its textural richness. It is an ideal appetizer for celebrations, a light dinner, or an accompaniment to a traditional Scandinavian table where freshness and simplicity of ingredients are valued.
1
Remove the bones from the herring fillet and cut it into small pieces.
- Herring: 250 g
2
Peel the apples, remove the core, and cut them into small pieces.
- Apple: 1 piece
3
Finely chop the cabbage.
- Red cabbage: 150 g
4
For the dressing, mix sour cream with mustard and finely chopped dill. Add a pinch of sugar.
- Sour cream: 100 g
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Sugar: to taste
5
Mix herring, apples, and cabbage. Dress the salad.
- Herring: 250 g
- Apple: 1 piece
- Red cabbage: 150 g
6
Serve with rye croutons.
- Rye bread: 200 g
