Beet Salad with Herring and Apple

Name: Beet Salad with Herring and Apple
Ingredients: 300 g beets; 100 g herring fillet; 100 g green apples; 100 g onion; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp whole grain mustard; 1 tsp vinegar

A salad with an unexpected and unusual flavor, yet absolutely delicious. It's made with sweet roasted beets, salty herring, tart-sweet apple, and a zesty mustard dressing.

Ingredients:

300 g beets
100 g herring fillet
100 g green apples
100 g onion
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp vinegar

How to cook beet salad with herring and apple

Wash the beets, wrap them tightly in foil, and roast in the oven for 1–1.5 hours depending on their size (or you can boil them in a pot). Let cool.

Peel the beets and cut into thin matchsticks.

Cut the herring fillet into small, elongated pieces.

Peel the apple and cut into thin matchsticks.

Peel the onion and slice into half-rings. Pour boiling water over them and let sit for two minutes (this mellows the sharpness of the onion — you can skip this step if you prefer). Drain the water.

To make the dressing, mix together the vegetable oil, mustard, and vinegar.

Place the beets, herring, apple, and onion in a salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. For best results, let the salad rest for about 20–30 minutes before serving.