About
A festive layered salad from Kostroma, Russia, featuring smoked herring, beets, potatoes, carrots, and onions, all coated in a vibrant beet-infused mayonnaise. The dish is rich, slightly sweet, and smoky, traditionally served during New Year celebrations and family gatherings.
Cultural Context
This salad is a staple at Russian New Year's Eve celebrations, symbolizing prosperity and unity. The Kostroma version uses locally smoked herring, adding a distinct regional flavor.
Ingredients
300 gsmoked herring fillets(boneless, chopped)
3 mediumpotatoes(boiled, peeled, and grated)
2 mediumcarrots(boiled, peeled, and grated)
2 mediumbeets(boiled, peeled, and grated)
1 mediumonion(finely chopped)