Sillsallad - Swedish Herring Salad

This is a typical Swedish Christmas dish to be included in the traditional
smörgåsbord served as dinner on Christmas Eve. 

Ingredients:

1 can (400-500 grams) pickled sliced beets 
250 grams boiled, peeled potatoes 
150 grams marinated herring filets 
1 apple 
1 small onion 
1/3 cup dill picle 

Proceed as follows:

1.Drain the liquid from the pickled sliced beets, reserving the liquid. 
2.Drain the liquid from 3/4 cup (or one jar, 6-8 oz. size) refridgerated,
marinated, snack tidbits or wine-flavoured herring filet pieces. 
3.Cut (into 1/4-inch cubes) the beets, herring, one medium sized tart apple (
peeled), and potatoes (boiled and peeled, hot or cold) and mix them all 
together. 
4.Blend in 1/3 cup finely chopped dill picle, one small (finely chopped) 
onion and the reserved beet liquid. 
5.Put into a serving bowl or pack into a 4-cup mold. Cover and chill, at 
least over night or for as long as two days.






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