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Beet salad with herring

Recipe Information

Description:
Beet salad with herring is a delicious Russian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 1 hour, 15 minutes of prep time and about 40 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 55 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 20 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 20
Preparation Time 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Cook Time 40 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 55 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Beets; Herring
Category Vegetables; Seafood
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Cuisine Russian
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 russet potatoes

  • 2 large peeled carrots

  • 2 washed beets

  • ½ chopped yellow onion

  • 12 ounces herring fillets

  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  • In separate pans, boil the potatoes, beets (with the tops and bottoms removed), and carrots until cooked but still firm. They will be used to layer the dish.

  • Approximate cook times: potatoes (20 minutes), carrots (30 minutes), and beets (40 minutes). Allow to cool. Peel and shred the vegetables into separate bowls. Carrots may be peeled before cooking.

  • In a small-medium casserole pan, layer about one-half of the onion and herring on the bottom. As the next layer, add about one-half of the potato. Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and the salt and pepper to the layers. Then add one-half of the carrots and beets.

  • In order, repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for one hour.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 105 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 3mg

  • Sodium: 252mg

  • Potassium: 290mg

  • Carbohydrate: 13g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 3g