Whitefish Salad
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4.9
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Whitefish Salad
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A delicious traditional recipe for Jewish whitefish salad with celery and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds whole or filleted smoked whitefish
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup lowfat sour cream (or sub 1/3 cup additional mayonnaise)
- 1/2 cup celery ribs, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives
- salt and pepper to taste
- freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste (1-2 lemons)
Instructions
- Purchase a whole smoked whitefish of about 2 lbs. Smoked whitefish can be found at kosher markets or your local deli.If you purchased fillets, remove the skin, then skip ahead in the directions to where it says "When the fish is cleaned..."
- Peel the skin from the whitefish. It should come off easily, like paper. On each side of the fish, you will see a center line running from tail to gill. Using a fork, pull the meat outward from that center line, following the diagonal grain of the meat. Pulling the meat from the bones in this way will help you avoid the tiny bones that are sometimes caught in the meat.Place the meat in a pile beside the fish.When the fish is cleaned, flake the meat in small pieces into a mixing bowl, checking for bones with your fingers as you go. If you notice any bones, remove them and discard.
- Once the meat is in the bowl, shred it with a fork and your fingers. Remove any additional bones you might have missed.Add mayonnaise, sour cream, celery pieces, dill, and chives to the whitefish and use the fork to blend. Season the salad with pepper and fresh lemon juice to taste. I usually don't add any additional salt, since the meat is quite salty, but you can add some if you feel the salad needs it. Also, I like a lot of lemon juice in this salad-- I usually squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon in, at least.
- Serve atop rye bread, bagels, vegetable crudites, crackers, or however you wish-- get creative! Here are some serving suggestions:
- Stuffed Tomato: Core a fresh tomato and scoop out the seeds/pulp. Fill the tomato with whitefish salad. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with sliced Persian cucumbers. This serving suggestion is low carb and gluten free. You can also stuff half an avocado instead of a tomato, if you prefer.
- Whitefish Appetizer: Spread whitefish salad onto a cracker made from rye or your favorite whole grain. Garnish with two half-sour pickle slices and fresh dill. This makes a great appetizer, or serve with a bowl of soup or salad for a light lunch.
- Whitefish Bagel Supreme: Toast your favorite flavored bagel. Spread half of the bagel liberally with cream cheese. Add a few slices of lox and some thinly sliced onions. Top with a scoop of whitefish salad. Serve open-faced topped garnished with fresh chives. Or, to make a more filling meal, close the sandwich with the other bagel portion and slice the sandwich in half.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
782mg
(33%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 782mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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