Normennenes Recipe Book 
Scandinavian Herring Salad
Contributed by Susie J. – 2014
Herring is a tradition Scandinavian ingredient for many recipes from main courses to salads. Here is a recipe for a herring salad that would grace any Norwegian, swedish or Danish table.

 
 
 
Ingredients:

1 12 oz. jar creamed herring
8 sweet gherkin pickles
1 granny smith apple
½ red onion
1 tablespoon fresh dill, or
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons vodka or milk
  Freshly ground pepper
  Chopped fresh dill
  Pumpernickel or dark rye bread
 
    Preparation:
     
  1. Chop pickles finely.
  2. Cut apple into pieces
  3. Combine herring, gherkins, apple, onion and dill in a large bowl.
  4. Blend sour cream and vodka in a small bowl; pour over herring mixture and toss gently.
  5. Spoon onto individual serving plates.
  6. Garnish with chopped dill.
  7. Serve with pumpernickel or dark rye bread, if desired.