Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream Recipe

This authentic German Heringstopf recipe, also known as Herringsstip, hails from North Rhine-Westphalia! A family favorite, this vibrant herring salad features layers of tender herring marinated in a creamy, tangy sour cream and yogurt dressing, accented with sweet apples and crisp onions. Perfect as a light meal, appetizer, or side dish. Unlike store-bought versions, this homemade recipe lets you control the ingredients and create a truly unforgettable flavor experience. Try it and taste the tradition!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 300 mins
Calories 777.5 kcal
Protein 139g
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How to Make Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream

  1. **Prepare the Sauce:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth and well combined.
  2. **Prep the Vegetables:** Peel and thinly slice 1 medium onion. Peel, core, and thinly slice 1 medium apple (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp).
  3. **Combine Sauce and Vegetables:** Gently fold the sliced onions and apples into the sour cream mixture.
  4. **Layer the Salad:** In a medium-sized glass or ceramic dish, arrange a layer of herring fillets. Top with a layer of the apple-onion mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of the apple-onion mixture.
  5. **Marinate:** Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. **Serve:** Before serving, sprinkle fresh dill generously over the salad. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

78g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream?

Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream takes about 330 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 300 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream?

Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream has approximately 777.5 calories per serving, with about 139 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 71 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream?

The key ingredients for Heringstopf Mit Saurer Sahne Herring Salad With Sour Cream are Sour Cream, Yogurt, Lemon, Sugar, Onions, Apples. See the full list with measurements above.

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