How to Make Russian Beet Salad with Herring - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a vibrant and flavorful salad to add to your repertoire, look no further than Russian Beet Salad with Herring. This classic dish is a staple in Russian cuisine and is known for its beautiful presentation and bold, tangy flavors. The combination of earthy beets, salty herring, and zesty dressing creates a unique and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Beets are the star of this salad, providing a deep, rich color and a sweet, earthy flavor. They are ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 whole russet potatoes
  • 2 large carrots, peeled
  • 2 beets, washed with tops and bottoms removed
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar herring fillets, packed in oil
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook potatoes, carrots, and beets in boiling water until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Allow each to cool to the touch before further handling. Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Shred potatoes, carrots, and beets, keeping them separate.
  • Arrange about half the onions and half the herring fillets in a layer in the bottom of a bowl. Cover the layer with about half of grated potatoes, then a layer of about half the carrots, and finally about half the beets. Spread about 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and pepper. Repeat layers in the same order to finish building salad. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 175mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 220mg