Herring salad with potatoes, egg and apple
A simple herring salad with potatoes, egg and apple is a filling snack or starter, especially good during the autumn and winter season. It combines the salty taste of herring with tender potatoes, egg, peas and a creamy sauce based on mayonnaise and sour cream.
Prep: 25 min
Total: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Published: September 15, 2026

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Ingredients
- potato 5 pieces
- herring fillet in oil 250 grams
- apple 1 piece
- chives 1 bunch
- egg 3 pieces
- canned peas 1 can
- mayonnaise 2 tablespoons
- sour cream 2 tablespoons
- ground black pepper 1 to taste
- salt 1 to taste
Tools
- large-pot
- knife
- bowl
- spoon
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender.
- Hard-boil the eggs.
- Rinse the herring fillets, and if you want a milder flavor, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. Then cut them into small pieces.
- Chop the chives. Cut the cooked eggs into small pieces.
- Drain the cooked potatoes, let them cool, and cut them into cubes. Cut the apple into pieces.
- Place the potatoes, herring, eggs, apple and chives in a bowl. Add the drained peas.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper and a little salt.
- Mix the salad thoroughly. Be careful with the salt, as the herring is already salty.
- Before serving, chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
Serving suggestions
The salad tastes great with cheese toasts prepared in the oven.
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