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Mutti's German Herring Salad with Cream (Heringssalat)
My Mutti's Herring Salad is such an easy dish to make for a perfect quick supper. Our kids LOVE this! Really. It's creamy and sweet and sour! (And, you can turn it into a wonderful buffet dish.)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
none
Total Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 jar (about 500 milliliters) pickled herring, drained (see hints below)
- ½ cup (120 grams) sour cream, plus more if needed
- 3 - 4 dill pickles, sliced (optional)
- fresh dill, to garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut the herring into bite-sized pieces, if needed, and place in a bowl.
- Stir in the sour cream. Add more if needed.
- Add the pickle slices and stir.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
Notes/Hints:
- Add some sliced pickled beets for color.
- I usually use "Herring Fillets in Wine Marinade".
- Use low fat sour cream or plain yogurt.
- Sprinkle with fresh dill.
- Add some chopped apples.
- If you love herring, you'll also love my Mutti's Potato and Herring Salad.
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Updated on January 6, 2026
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