Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

black-eyed peas

cooked, drained, still warm

16 unit

herring bits in wine sauce

undrained

0.5 cup

cucumber

peeled, seeded, diced

2 tbsp

fresh dill

snipped

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

1 unit

crackers or flatbread

crisp

Step 1
~4 min

Combine the cooked black-eyed peas, herring, diced cucumber, dill, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2
~4 min

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.

Key Technique: Seasoning
Step 3
~4 min

Serve at room temperature with crackers or flatbread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.

Garnish with extra dill.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken

Serve as an appetizer with crackers or flatbread

Include in a lunchbox for a healthy meal

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Salmon
Smoked Whitefish
Rye Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Norway

Cultural Significance

Reflects the Scandinavian tradition of preserving fish and utilizing available ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Midsummer
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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