Ingredients
To create a delicious smoked herring salad plate, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Smoked Herring Fillets: 2 large fillets (approximately 200g)
- Mixed Salad Greens: 4 cups (arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Cucumber: 1 small, sliced
- Capers: 2 tablespoons
- Olives: 1/2 cup, pitted and halved
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Dijon Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Dill: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Crusty Bread: Optional, for serving
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to prepare your smoked herring salad plate:
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
- Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber. Toss gently.
- Add the Smoked Herring:
- Carefully flake the smoked herring fillets into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
- Incorporate Additional Ingredients:
- Add the capers, olives, and fresh dill to the salad. Toss everything together gently to avoid breaking up the herring too much.
- Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season to Taste:
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve:
- Plate the salad on individual plates or a large serving platter. Optionally, serve with slices of crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 320
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g