Lithuanian Mixed Vegetable Salad Darzoviu Misraine Recipes

LITHUANIAN HERRING SALAD WITH ONION AND TOMATO (SILKE SU POMIDOR

Steps:

• You want to use salt brined herring fillets - I found mine at a Polish deli, sitting all ready to use in a big barrel.
• Place the herrings in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for about 24 hours, changing the water two to four times.
• Drain off the water and slice the fillets into 1/4 to 1/2 inch sized pieces.
• Thinly slice the onions.
• Heat oil in a large skillet; add the onions and cook until tender, but not browned. I often add 1/2 cup or so of water to help soften the onion without letting it brown.
• Stir in the tomato sauce and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or so, stirring and scraping down the sides of the pan several times. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Take a 1 quart glass or ceramic bowl. Remove bay leaves from the sauce. Layer the herring and sauce in it, starting and ending with the sauce.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to permit the flavors to meld.
• Serve with a good, sturdy rye bread. If you are in the Chicago area, try Racine Bakery's Lithuanian Rye. Some folks like to eat this with hot, boiled potatoes.

MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook vegetables as directed on package.
• Drain and cool.
• Drain and rinse beans.
• Mix first 6 ingredents together.
• In a small sauce pan combine vinegar, Splenda and corn starch.
• Cook until slightly thickened.
• Adjust vinegar and Splenda to your tastes.
• Should have a sweet/sour taste.
• Add dressing to vegetables.
• Serve cold.

PIQUANT MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place mixed vegetables and kidney beans in a colander or strainer and rinse thoroughly; drain.
• Mix together mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl.
• Heat sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and cornstarch dissolve; continue stirring until thickened; remove from heat.
• When dressing has cooled somewhat, toss with salad, mixing well.
• Chill well before serving.