Pickled Beet and Herring Potato Salad ☺

By Happy

This salad is bold. It's a mark of courage to serve this, but if you like potatoes, and beets give you a thrill, and life without herring would be unthinkable, you should try this.

5 medium (2 lb) potatoes, pared and boiled, 1/2-inch dice
2 or 3 large dill pickle spears, chopped
18 medium green olives, chopped
1 small bunch green onions, chopped OR 1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 t salt
1/4 t ground black pepper
2 T olive oil (or canola oil)
1/4 c cider vinegar
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 pint pickled beets, drained and cubed
1 pint pickled herring in sour cream, cubed
1 c sour cream (regular, low-fat, or non-fat)
2 T prepared mustard
2 t sugar

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, pickles, salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar. Refrigerate.

Prepare the eggs and add to the potatoes. Drain the beets well, then add the cubed beets and herring to the potatoes. Combine just until mixed.

Mix the sour cream, mustard, and sugar. If you like, thin the sour cream with a little milk. Fold the dressing into the potato mixture, and refrigerate until chilled.

Yield: 3-1/2 lb

Preparation time:1-1/2 hours