Herring Under a Fur Coat with Processed Cheese
A bright and spectacular salad for weekdays and holidays! Herring Under a Fur Coat with Processed Cheese will pleasantly surprise you with its completely new taste. If you’re looking for a way to delight guests, be sure to prepare this appetizer!
Updated : 10 September, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
300 grams
Herring
250 grams
Potato
250 grams
Beetroot
100 grams
Melted cheese
3
Eggs
1
Carrot
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
You can use not only boiled beets but also oven-baked ones. Stores often sell pre-cooked beets in vacuum packs - they’ll save you time.
Step 2
Check herring fillets for small bones and cut into small cubes. You can use a whole salted herring (clean and fillet it first) or pre-cut fillets in oil. Ready-made fillets are more convenient and save time.
Step 3
Boil beets in their skins, then cool and peel. Grate on a coarse grater.
Step 4
Boil carrots in their skins, then cool and peel. Grate on a coarse grater.
Step 5
Boil potatoes in their skins, then cool and peel. Grate on a coarse grater.
Step 6
Grate processed cheese on a fine grater. Since soft cheese sticks and grates poorly, freeze it for 20-30 minutes beforehand.
Step 7
Hard-boil the eggs, cool, peel, and grate on a coarse grater.
Step 8
Place a cooking ring (Ø 6 in / 16 cm) on a plate. First, layer the chopped herring and press it down. Do not add anything else - this layer is already juicy and rich.
Step 9
Next, add grated potatoes and smooth them out. Top with mayonnaise. Using a piping bag makes it easier than with a spoon.
Step 10
Add a layer of grated processed cheese, then drizzle with mayonnaise.
Step 11
Next layer – grated eggs and mayonnaise.
Step 12
Then – grated carrots and mayonnaise.
Step 13
Finally, spread grated beets on top, cover with mayonnaise, and smooth with a spoon so the surface turns a nice pink-purple color. Refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours to set.
Step 14
Before serving, remove the cooking ring. Garnish with a beet rose and fresh herbs. Enjoy!