Finnish Layered Midsummer Herring

Celebrate the flavors of Nordic cuisine with this stunning Finnish Layered Midsummer Herring, a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This recipe showcases tender new potatoes, tangy pickled herring, creamy hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy dill pickles, all delicately assembled in eye-catching layers. A zesty lemon-sour cream dressing brings the dish together, while fresh dill and scallions lend vibrant, herbaceous notes. Served chilled, it’s the ideal appetizer or light main course for those seeking a taste of Finland’s culinary heritage. Simple to prepare and visually striking, this layered salad captures the essence of midsummer with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams pickled herring fillets
• 500 grams new potatoes
• 4 large hard-boiled eggs
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 small dill pickles
• 200 ml sour cream
• 20 grams fresh dill
• 2 stalks scallions
• 1 medium lemon
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Boil the new potatoes in salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and let them cool to room temperature. Once cool, slice them into 1 cm thick rounds.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, hard-boil the eggs for 9-10 minutes. Once done, plunge them into an ice bath, peel, and slice them into thin rounds.

Step 3

Slice the pickled herring fillets into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and dill pickles. Thinly slice the scallions and roughly chop the fresh dill.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the juice of half a lemon, black pepper, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 6

In a serving dish (ideally glass to showcase the layers), start layering the ingredients. Begin with a layer of sliced potatoes, followed by pickled herring, red onion, and dill pickles. Add a layer of sour cream sauce and top with sliced eggs.

Step 7

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of eggs and a drizzle of sour cream sauce on top.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh dill, thinly sliced scallions, and a few lemon wedges for presentation.

Step 9

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Serve cold as an appetizer or light main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1440.1 grams (1440.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813

Total Fat 102.80g	132%
Saturated Fat 41.90g	209%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 1028mg	343%
Sodium 3757mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 155.30g	56%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 53.40g
Protein 83.30g	167%

Vitamin D 906IU	4530%
Calcium 625mg	48%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 3137mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 33.0%