How to Make Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about pickled herring that evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort. This traditional dish is a staple in many Scandinavian and Eastern European cuisines, and for good reason. The delicate, tangy flavor of pickled herring pairs perfectly with the crispness of fresh cucumbers, making for a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a hearty meal.

Pickled herring has been enjoyed for centuries, and its popularity has only grow...

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Ingredients

  • 4 seedless English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 (12 ounce) jars herring pickled in wine sauce (such as VitaR)), liquid drained and reserved

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a large glass mixing bowl.
  • Stir vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan over medium-low and bring to a boil; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the vegetable mixture. Marinate mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Stir the reserved liquid from the herring into the vegetable mixture. Fold herring into the vegetable mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour more before serving.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 748mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 445mg