Rosolje (Estonian Herring and Potato Salad)
Rosolje is a vibrant and flavorful layered salad featuring pickled herring, boiled vegetables, and a creamy dressing. It's a festive dish often served during holidays and special occasions.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Potatoes(Yukon Gold or similar, boiled and cooled)
- 1 lb Beets(cooked and cooled)
- 8 oz Pickled herring(drained and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 oz Dill pickles(diced)
- 1 medium Tart apple(peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion(finely diced)
- 3 large Hard-boiled eggs(chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.33 cup Fresh dill(chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper(or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes and beets until tender. Cool, peel, and dice into 1/4-inch cubes. Hard-boil eggs, cool, peel, and chop.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, beets, pickled herring, dill pickles, diced apple, and red onion.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the ingredients.
- 5
Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For best results, use good quality pickled herring.
- ✓Adjust the amount of mustard and pickles to your preference.
- ✓The salad can be made a day in advance; the flavors will deepen overnight.
🔄 Variations
- Add diced cooked ham or roast beef for a heartier salad.
- Substitute some of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
- Add a finely minced garlic clove to the dressing for an extra kick.