Vinaigrette with Herring

1. 1 Beetroot≈ $2.50 per kg 120 g
2. 2 Potatoes≈ $2.15 per kg 100 g
3. 3 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 60 g
4. 4 Salted herring filletpack 250 g ≈ $4.50 60 g
5. 5 Pickled cucumberspack 680 g ≈ $3.20 60 g
6. 6 Sauerkrautpack 500 g ≈ $3.00 50 g
7. 7 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 20 g
8. 8 Sunflower oil 12 ml
9. 9 Salt 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Wash the beets¹, potatoes² and carrots³; peel them; dice into 1 cm cubes; set up a pot of at least 3 liters and bring water to a boil over high heat.

2. Boil the beets¹: boil beets in boiling water over medium heat for 25–30 minutes until tender; pierce with a fork — it should go in easily; drain and cool.

3. Boil the potatoes²: boil potatoes in boiling water over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until tender; test with a knife — the area should offer no resistance; drain and cool.

4. Boil the carrots³: boil carrots in boiling water over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until tender; test with a fork; drain and cool.

5. Dice the cooled beetroot¹: dice the cooled beetroot into 1 cm cubes and briefly sauté in a skillet with a small amount of oil for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and not staining the other ingredients.

6. Combine the vegetables: combine the cooled diced beets¹, potatoes², carrots³, cucumbers and sauerkraut⁶ in a salad bowl; add the onion⁷ and toss gently to preserve the shape of the vegetables.

7. Dressing and salting⁴: salt to taste and dress with vegetable oil or, if desired, an oil-and-vinegar dressing; toss gently until the dressing is evenly distributed.

8. Serve: serve the salad with slices of herring; garnish with greens if desired; let it rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

9. Tips on substitutions and prep: substitute cucumbers with seasonal fresh tomatoes if available; prepare vegetables in advance and refrigerate until serving; add salt⁴ and dressing at the final stage.

In short

• In the planner this dish is cooked for two days: reheat on day two.
• Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.