Polish Herring and Potato Salad (Sałatka Śledziowo-Ziemniaczana)Beginner
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Polish Herring and Potato Salad (Sałatka Śledziowo-Ziemniaczana)

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Herring and potato salad is a layered or mixed salad prepared from cooked potatoes, marinated herring, onion, and simple additions such as pickles or apples, bound lightly with oil or dressing. Ingredients are cut into small pieces and combined after cooling, creating a balanced salad with both savory and mildly tangy flavors.

This salad is commonly prepared ahead of time, as resting allows flavors to blend and soften. It is served cold and often appears on holiday tables, especially during Christmas and family gatherings, but also works well as a make-ahead dish for everyday meals.

By Karel R.
Total3 hrs 5 mins
Prep45 mins
Cook2 hrs 20 mins
Servings6
DifficultyBeginner

Preparation

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  1. Place potatoes in a pot of salted water. Cook until tender but not falling apart. Drain and let cool completely. Peel and cut into small cubes.

  2. Drain herring fillets well. Cut into small bite-size pieces.

  3. Finely chop onion and pickle. Peel apple if using and cut into small cubes.

  4. Place potatoes, herring, onion, pickle, and apple in a bowl. Add oil and herring marinade or pickle juice if using. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking potatoes.

  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (best 2) before serving.

  6. Sprinkle with chopped herbs if desired (dill, parsley or chives). Serve cold. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Cook time include 120 min of chilling time.

Potatoes must be fully cooled before mixing.
Onion flavor softens after chilling.
Salad tastes better after resting.
Season carefully, as herring is naturally salty

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