Ghent-Style Smoked Herring Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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A refreshing salad featuring flaked smoked herring, crisp vegetables, and a tangy herb dressing. This Belgian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked herring fillets, cucumber, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz (225g), skin removed smoked herring fillets
1 large, peeled and diced cucumber
1, diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
4 cups (arugula and spinach blend) mixed greens
1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp, chopped chives

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Instructions

Step 1: Flakes smoked herring into small pieces in a medium bowl. Add diced cucumber and red bell pepper, then mix in sour cream, chopped dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until fully combined.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and chopped chives to create a dressing.
Step 3: Arrange mixed greens on a platter. Spoon herring salad evenly over the greens. Drizzle with the dressing and serve immediately to prevent greens from wilting.