Sara Ellis
@ellissara
Refreshing Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad
A delightful and tangy salad featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful pickled herring, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:6
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time5 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 4, thinly sliced
- 4, diced
- 1, thinly sliced
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 2 (12 ounce) jars, liquid drained and reserved
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Refreshing Pickled Herring and Cucumber Salad.
Step 1
Start by gathering your fresh ingredients: the crisp cucumbers, vibrant tomatoes, and a zesty onion. In a large glass mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced onion. This colorful mix will be the base of your salad, bringing together a medley of flavors and textures.
Step 2
Next, let’s create the tangy dressing that will elevate our salad. In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar and granulated sugar. Heat this mixture over medium-low heat, stirring gently until it comes to a gentle boil. Keep an eye on it as you cook, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This sweet and sour dressing will add a delightful zing to your salad.
Step 3
Once your dressing is ready, pour it over the vegetable mixture in the bowl. Give everything a good stir to ensure that the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions are well-coated in that delicious dressing. Now, cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This step allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making each bite even more enjoyable.
Step 4
After the marinating time, it’s time to add the star of the show: the pickled herring. Stir in the reserved liquid from the herring jars into the vegetable mixture, then gently fold in the herring pieces. Be careful not to break them apart too much; you want to keep those lovely chunks intact. Cover the bowl again and refrigerate for an additional hour before serving. This final chill will enhance the flavors even more, making your salad irresistibly refreshing.