📍 Where this dish comes from: Mazovia (Mazowsze)
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Sałatka śledziowa combines marinated herring with egg, onion, and pickle in a dressing similar to sałatka jarzynowa, making it a natural fit alongside that salad on a holiday table. It’s rich, savory, and genuinely substantial enough to serve as a light meal on its own.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz herring fillets marinated or salted, drained and diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs diced
- 3 dill pickles diced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine diced herring, eggs, pickles, and onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dressing into the herring mixture, coating evenly.
- Season with pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Top with fresh dill just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Herring is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart and brain health.
- Eggs add complete protein and choline for brain and liver health.
- A genuinely substantial, satisfying salad well suited to a high-fat ketogenic meal.