German Herring Salat - Herring Salad

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This is our family's recipe for making German Herring Salad. This recipe is from my children's grandmother, Gertrude Zemp. We make this for Christmas Eve every year. It is very easy to do, and as the herring is already "pickled," it holds up well in the refrigerator.

German Herring Salat - Herring Salad

1 (32-ounce) large jar marinated wine-flavored herring pieces
2 large apples, cored, unpeeled and chopped into large pieces
2 large dill pickles, chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Rye bread

Drain marinated juice from the jar of herring and place in a small bowl; set aside.

Remove herring from jar and place in the bowl of a food processor. Lightly process for a few seconds until the herring is just coarsely chopped. Remove herring from food processor and place in a large bowl.

Add chopped apples and pickles to the now empty food processor bowl; process until just coarsely chopped. Add apple/pickle mixture into the chopped herring; stir to combine.

To the marinated juice that has been set aside, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine. Add dressing to the herring mixture and stir to combine.

Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with rye bread.

Makes a large amount.