Brussels Smoked Herring Salad with Dill and Mustard

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A refreshing blend of flaky smoked herring and garden vegetables, balanced by a zesty dill-mustard dressing for a taste of Brussels' coastal charm. This Belgian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked herring fillets, mixed greens, radishes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 oz smoked herring fillets
• 3 oz mixed greens
• 1/4 cup radishes
• 1 tbsp red onion
• 1 tsp fresh dill
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Flake 4 oz smoked herring fillets into small pieces and place in a medium bowl.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 3 oz mixed greens, 1/4 cup sliced radishes, and 1 tbsp thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 1 tsp fresh dill, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil until smooth, then pour over the herring and toss gently.
4. Step 4: Add the greens and radish mixture to the herring, then toss once more to combine all elements.