World Flavors Cookbook

Rosolje (Beet and Herring Salad)

Name: Rosolje (Beet and Herring Salad)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Estonia
Ingredients: 3 boiled beets, diced 3 boiled potatoes, diced 2 pickled cucumbers, diced 200g salted herring fillets, diced 1 apple, diced 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped For dressing: 200g sour cream, 100g mayonnaise, 1 tsp mustard, salt, pepper

A colorful and complex festive salad featuring diced beets, potatoes, pickles, and salted herring in a creamy dressing.

Cuisine: Estonia

Ingredients

3 boiled beets, diced 3 boiled potatoes, diced 2 pickled cucumbers, diced 200g salted herring fillets, diced 1 apple, diced 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped For dressing: 200g sour cream, 100g mayonnaise, 1 tsp mustard, salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Ensure all boiled ingredients are completely cold before dicing. 2. Mix all the diced ingredients in a large bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing components. 4. Gently fold the dressing into the salad. 5. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the colors and flavors to meld. 6. Garnish with extra egg or fresh dill before serving.