The most common salad with herring is, of course, herring under a fur coat. However, on the basis of this fish, you can prepare no less tasty other salads. Today I will present an equally delicious salad of herring and beetroot, seasoned with vegetable oil.
Recipe content:
- Ingredients
- Step by step cooking
- Video recipe
Herring is one of the most common fish species on our menu. It is usually consumed lightly salted. But today I want to share a salad recipe where the main component is herring.
Lightly salted herring is a low-calorie product, the fish contains about 88 calories per 100 g, while carbohydrates are completely absent. These indications make it one of the most popular products if you want to lose weight and lose weight. However, it should also be consumed due to the presence of easily digestible protein, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, etc. These components are a powerful antioxidant, they improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, promote the proper development of the organs of vision in the embryo, and much more. And in combination of herring with beets, this is not only a great taste combination, but also a whole storehouse of useful properties. That is why salads and snacks made from these products are widespread and loved by many not only in our country, but also abroad.
This salad is seasoned with vegetable oil. But if you wish, you can use mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, mustard and other mixtures of sauces for dressing. I assure you that the salad will be delicious with any dressing. This salad can be both an everyday instant option and a festive table decoration. After all, herring always decorates the taste of any food!
- Caloric content per 100 g - 111 kcal.
- Servings - 2-3
- Cooking time - 20 minutes for cooking, plus time for boiling beets
Ingredients:
- Lightly salted herring - 1 pc.
- Green onions - bunch
- Beets - 1 pc.
- Onions - 1 pc.
- Vegetable oil - for dressing
Cooking herring and beetroot salad:
1. Pre-boil or bake the beets in the oven. Then cool completely, peel and cut into cubes or strips. Beets should be baked in foil in the oven at 180 degrees for about 1-2 hours. Beets are boiled in water on the stove for 1-2 hours. The cooking time of the vegetable depends on the age and size.
2. Wash green onions and chop finely. Send to a bowl of beets.
3. Peel the herring from the film, carefully open the stomach and remove the insides. Also, remove the black film from the inside of the abdomen. Cut off the head, tail and fins. Rinse the herring under running water and pat dry with a paper towel. Separate the fillet from the ridge and cut it into thin strips, which you put in a salad bowl with all the products.
4. Peel the onions, wash and chop. If you wish, you can pre-marinate it in table vinegar and sugar. This will only make the salad tastier.
5. Season the food with refined vegetable oil and mix well. Taste the salad and season with salt if desired. However, due to the salted herring, salt may not be needed. Serve the salad after chilling it in the refrigerator with mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes in their uniforms.
See also a video recipe on how to make a herring and beetroot salad.
