My Dad's Herring-and-Beets Salad Recipe

In Germany, this kind of Herring salad is traditionally offered at New Year's Eve parties, with the leftovers served on New Year's Day.

First, prepare the marinade:

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp cane sugar

• 2 tsp herbes de provence

• 1 large onion, diced

Mix the ingredients well, then set it aside.

Next, mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl:

• 10 soused herring halves (lightly pickled, "Matjes" style)

• 1/2 lbs cooked potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 jar of pickled red beets, diced

• Optional: 1/2 lbs pork loin, pan fried & diced

• 5 hard boiled eggs, diced

• 1 apple, diced

• 1/2 lbs Swiss cheese, finely diced

• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely diced

• 1 small jar of capers

• 1/3 lbs sour cream

• 1/2 bunch of chives, chopped

• 1/2 bunch of dill, chopped

Finally, add the marinade, mix everything together, and put it in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving.