Purists will tell you this just gets better with time, so prepare it in advance of your party.
Ingredients
8 Servings
4
pickled herring fillets, sliced into ¼” pieces
¼
medium onion, finely chopped
¼
small fennel bulb, finely chopped
1
cup sour cream
2
tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1
tablespoon finely grated peeled horseradish or 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8
slices dark seeded bread or rye bread, cut into squares or triangles
Fresh parsley leaves (for serving)
Preparation
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Step 1
Mix pickled herring, onion, fennel, sour cream, mustard, chives, horseradish, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon if desired. Transfer to a large jar; cover and chill at least 12 hours and up to 2 weeks.
Step 2
Serve herring mixture on bread topped with parsley.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 220 Fat (g) 8 Saturated Fat (g) 3.5 Cholesterol (mg) 20 Carbohydrates (g) 29 Dietary Fiber (g) 3 Total Sugars (g) 3 Protein (g) 8 Sodium (mg) 550
