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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

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Cologne Herring Salad

How to order / say it
Say it Rheinischer Heringssalat — [Rhyne-eesh-er Hair-ing-sal-aht]
Order I'd like the Rhine herring salad, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne den Rheinischen Heringssalat, bitte.
Say locally

A tangy-sweet salad with pickled herring, beets, and potatoes.

Why try it?

This salad is a colorful reflection of Cologne's historical connection to trade and the Rhine, with balanced flavors that are both refreshing and hearty.

How it tastes

Rheinischer Heringssalat balances sweet and sour flavors with a creamy texture, thanks to the richness of the herring and the earthy undertones of beets and potatoes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1860

Dating back to the 19th century, this dish was crafted using ingredients that were readily available along the Rhine, offering a practical yet delightful meal ideal for both everyday consumption and festive occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 150 g pickled herring
  • 🥕 100 g beets
  • 🥕 150 g potatoes
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🥣 50 g mayonnaise
  • 🥣 20 ml vinegar

Method

  1. 1 Boil potatoes until tender, then slice.
  2. 2 Dice beets and finely chop onions.
  3. 3 Mix herring, potatoes, beets, and onions in a bowl.
  4. 4 Add mayonnaise and vinegar, then blend thoroughly.

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