Finnish Herring and Potato Salad
Sillikarttusalatti
A refreshing and hearty salad featuring pickled herring, boiled potatoes, and a creamy dill dressing, often enjoyed during summer gatherings.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g New potatoes(boiled until tender and cooled)
- 200 g Pickled herring fillets(drained and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 medium Red onion(finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh dill(chopped)
- 150 ml Sour cream
- 50 ml Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil the new potatoes until tender, then drain and let them cool completely. Once cooled, cut them into bite-sized cubes.
- 2
Drain the pickled herring fillets and cut them into roughly 2 cm pieces.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cubed potatoes, herring pieces, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh dill.
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the potato and herring mixture. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- 6
Season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. For best flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use good quality pickled herring for the best flavor.
- ✓Ensure potatoes are completely cooled before cubing to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- ✓Adjust the amount of dill and lemon juice to your preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Include thinly sliced radishes for a peppery crunch.
- A tablespoon of capers can add a briny note.