Herring Salad – 2

This is another version of herring salads.

• INGREDIENTS
• 1 packet of Matjes style herrings
• Milk for soaking
• 2 small onions peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 or 2 eating apples – cored and chopped into small cubes
• 2 gherkins – chopped into small pieces
• Juice from 1 lemon 
• Dollops of soured cream or yoghourt – Optional

METHOD

• Remove the herrings from the packet (keep the liquid).
• Place the herrings in a shallow dish of milk.
• Soak in the milk for several hours.
• Dry with them off with kitchen roll.
• Cut them into small chunks.
• Layer up the ingredients on the long plate.
• Pouring the herring liquid over the onions.
• Pour lemon juice over the apples.
• Place some dollops of soured cream on the top.