Marinated Herring and Avocado Salad
This marinated herring and avocado salad is a quick, nutritious and flavourful dish inspired by Nordic and Eastern European cuisine. Pickled or marinated herring is a versatile ingredient often found preserved in oil or vinaigrette, accompanied by pickled onions and gherkins. This dish is ready in just 5 minutes – perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing starter or a simple brunch served with a slice of sourdough bread. For a heartier meal, serve with boiled new potatoes alongside the salad. It’s high in healthy fats, rich in omega-3s, and full of vibrant flavours — proof that healthy eating can be both satisfying and effortless.
Ingredients
Method
- Unroll the herrings, reserving the pickled onions from the marinade.
- Cut the herring fillets into bite-sized pieces.
- Scatter the rocket onto two individual plates or one large serving platter.
- Arrange the herring pieces evenly over the rocket.
- Peel and stone the avocado, then slice or dice the flesh. Arrange the avocado around the herring.
- Halve the tomatoes and arrange them around the avocado pieces.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and a little olive oil, or use some of the vinaigrette from the herring marinade for extra flavour.
- Scatter the reserved onion pieces on top, and serve immediately with sourdough bread.