Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of Denmark with these delicious open-faced sandwiches featuring pickled herring and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices dense rye bread
- 8 ounces pickled herring
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Spread a layer of butter on each slice of rye bread.
- Arrange the pickled herring on the buttered bread.
- Top with slices of red onion and cucumber.
- Add slices of hard-boiled egg.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try using different types of pickled herring.
- These sandwiches are best served immediately.
- Can be customized with other toppings like capers or radishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 26 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 125 milligrams