
Recipe for herring sandwich
The herring open-faced sandwich is, for many, a classic and obvious part of the lunch table – whether it’s a Christmas lunch, Easter lunch, or any other lunch occasion.
Here, you get a simple recipe for what you need for a good herring sandwich. In addition to the items listed here, both eggs and curry salad also pair well with the well-known rye bread sandwich.
If you have the time and interest, you can benefit from baking your own rye bread – you’ll find the recipe here. If you don’t have fresh rye bread on hand, you can also choose to toast your rye bread in butter on a pan, in the oven, or in a toaster.

Herring Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 pcs. Marinated herring
- Red Onion
- Capers
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- The herring sandwich can be served on a platter or a plate at the lunch table.
- Cut the marinated herring into suitable pieces if the fillets are not already sliced. Choose the type of herring you like best.
- Garnish the herring sandwich with onion rings, capers, and mayonnaise.