Smoked Herring Salad

Smoked Herring Salad

A refreshing salad recipe that uses expired smoked herring fillets. The fillets are safe to consume up to 3 days after the expiry date. Ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients to maintain food safety.

15
Prep Time (min)
0
Cook Time (min)
15
Total Time (min)
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 can (200g) smoked herring fillets, expired but still safe to consume
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, red onion, cucumber, and capers.

2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

3

Open the can of expired smoked herring fillets and drain the oil or brine.

4

Carefully remove any visible bones from the herring fillets and break them into smaller pieces.

5

Add the herring fillets to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over the salad.

6

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.

7

Serve the smoked herring salad immediately as a light and flavorful meal.