Celebrate the New Year with a salad that has both a festive taste and the lightness of true winter freshness. “Winter” is the juiciness of beets, the tenderness of herring, the crunch of an apple and the piquancy of herbal dressing. It will become a bright accent on the table, but will not leave a feeling of heaviness. This salad is the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy the holiday without overloading their stomach.
You will need:
- 150 g herring fillet
- 1 small beet, boiled and cooled
- 1 green apple
- 1/2 cucumber
- handful of fresh parsley
- 1/4 red onion
For refueling:
- 100 g natural yogurt without additives
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- a pinch of ground cumin
Step-by-step preparation:
- Cut the beets and apple into thin strips, the cucumber into cubes, the onion very finely, and chop the parsley coarsely.
- Cut the herring into neat cubes or pieces.
- Gently combine all ingredients in a salad bowl, without overmixing to maintain texture.
- In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, lemon juice and cumin. Beat with a fork until smooth.
- Before serving, drizzle the salad with the dressing or serve on the side to keep it crisp longer.
Serve in a clear bowl to highlight the layers of color: ruby beets, white herring, green apple. Even guests who are accustomed to “shuba” will be delighted with this updated taste.
Bon appetit!
Question and answer:
Why green apple?
It is sweet and sour, does not overwhelm the herring and gives a crunch. Red will be too sweet.
How many calories per serving?
About 180–200 kcal. This is 2–3 times less than in a classic “fur coat”.
