Herring under a fur coat without carrots

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Prepare the ingredients: Cut the herring fillet into small cubes. Place the first layer in the pan, distributing it evenly.

Step 2:

Add the onion: Finely chop the onion and place it on top of the herring, smoothing it out carefully.

Step 3:

Brush with oil: Drizzle the onion layer with vegetable oil to make it softer and less pungent.

Step 4:

Add potatoes: Grate the boiled potatoes on a coarse grater and lay out the fourth layer, leveling it over the entire surface.

Step 5:

Spread with mayonnaise: Spread mayonnaise over the potato layer, using a spoon to spread it evenly.

Step 6:

Add the beets: Grate the cooked beets on a coarse grater and lay them out as the last layer, completely covering the previous one.

Step 7:

Finish with mayonnaise: Spread mayonnaise over the top layer of beets. Garnish the salad as desired and refrigerate for a few hours to set.

Cooking tips

Compensate for the lack of carrots with vibrant layers. Add a thin layer of pickled cucumbers or lightly sautéed mushrooms for textural variety and rich flavor.

Use lightly salted herring. If the fish is too salty, soak the fillets in milk or cold water for 15–20 minutes—this will soften the flavor and balance the layers without the carrots.
For the best taste, use high-quality mayonnaise and don't skimp on it - each layer should be well coated.

Cool the vegetables thoroughly before assembling. Warm potatoes or beets can smear the mayonnaise and ruin the crisp layers.

If you want the salad to be even more delicate, you can add a little vinegar to the mayonnaise when greasing the beetroot layer.

Don't forget to clean all the produce and prepare the ingredients before you start cooking - this will significantly speed up the process of assembling the layers.

This layered salad is perfect for any holiday or just a family dinner.

Serve neatly and beautifully. Assemble the salad in a clear bowl or use a springform pan—this way, the missing carrots won't be noticeable, and the layers will look festive and appetizing.