Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad
Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad balances earthy beets and tender potatoes with briny herring and a creamy mayonnaise finish. Sweet carrots and a touch of onion add brightness, while black pepper brings gentle warmth. It’s a festive, make-ahead option for holiday spreads or a striking starter at dinner gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until tender but still firm—15 to 20 minutes for the potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for the carrots, and 40 minutes for the beets. As each vegetable finishes, transfer it to a cutting board and let it cool until you can handle it.
- 2
Remove and discard the skins from the potatoes and beets. Grate the potatoes, carrots, and beets separately, placing each in its own bowl.
- 3
In a large bowl, layer 1/2 of the onion, then the herring. On top of the onion and herring, layer 1/2 of the potatoes, carrots, and beets. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over the salad and season with salt and black pepper. Repeat the layers with the remaining 1/2 of the onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
- 4
Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve cold.
- Calories 72.52 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.59 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 7.49 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.7 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.63 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 69.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 167.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.25 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad is a Russian appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beet, Carrot, Mayonnaise, and Russet Potato. Each serving provides about 72.52 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad?
- It is a Russian salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or salad.
- What is Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Beet, Carrot, Mayonnaise, Russet Potato, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 72.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad healthy?
- Herring and Beet Layered Russian Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 72.52 calories and 2.59 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Fish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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