Finnish Rosolli with Herring
A vibrant and colorful layered salad, Rosolli is a traditional Finnish dish often served during holidays. This version includes pickled herring for a briny, savory element, layered with cooked root vegetables and a creamy dill dressing.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Potatoes(cooked and diced)
- 300 g Carrots(cooked and diced)
- 300 g Beets(cooked and diced)
- 200 g Pickled herring(drained and diced)
- 150 g Pickled cucumber(diced)
- 3 large Hard-boiled eggs(chopped)
- 1 small Onion(finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill(chopped)
- 200 ml Sour cream
- 100 ml Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook potatoes, carrots, and beets separately until tender. Let them cool completely. Peel and dice them into small, uniform cubes.
- 2
Dice the pickled herring, pickled cucumber, and hard-boiled eggs. Finely chop the onion.
- 3
Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and half of the chopped dill.
- 4
To assemble the Rosolli, you can either layer the ingredients in a large serving dish or individual bowls. Start with a layer of diced potatoes, followed by carrots, then beets. Add a layer of pickled cucumber, then the herring, and finally the chopped eggs and onion.
- 5
Spoon the dressing evenly over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle the remaining fresh dill on top.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure all vegetables are completely cooled before dicing and assembling to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- ✓For a stronger beet flavor, you can use raw pickled beets.
- ✓Adjust the amount of lemon juice and salt to your preference.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add finely chopped apple for a touch of sweetness.
- Substitute pickled herring with smoked salmon or other pickled fish.
- For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.