Russian Beet Salad with Herring

This recipe for Russian-style beet salad with herring also includes onions, potatoes, and carrots. It's unique, tasty, and a Russian holiday must-have.

• 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 potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.

Step 2

Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.

Step 4

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