Russian Beet Salad with Herring

This Russian-style herring salad is delicious and unique, with onions, herring, potatoes, carrots, and beets. It's a must-have for Russian holidays.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 large carrots, peeled
• 3 whole russet potatoes
• 2 beets, washed with tops and bottoms removed
• 1 (12 ounce) jar herring fillets, packed in oil
• 0.5 yellow onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beets, carrots, and potatoes, cooking until crisp-tender, following these approximate doneness times: 40 minutes for beets, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, removing from water as they become done.

Step 2

Cool slightly. Remove and discard skins from beets and potatoes. Grate beets, carrots, and potatoes, keeping them separate.

Step 3

Arrange 1/2 of the onions and 1/2 of the herring in a layer in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the carrots, and 1/2 of the beets on top of onions and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise over salad. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat layers to finish building salad.

Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.