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A traditional dish made with herring

Herring salad[edit]

Herring salad is a traditional dish commonly found in Northern European cuisine. It is made primarily with herring, a type of fish that is abundant in the North Atlantic and Baltic Sea. The dish is known for its distinctive flavor, which is a combination of the salty, pickled herring and the various other ingredients that are typically included.

Ingredients[edit]

The main ingredient in herring salad is, of course, the herring itself. The herring is usually pickled, which gives it a tangy flavor. Other common ingredients include:

These ingredients are often diced and mixed together to create a colorful and flavorful salad. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory elements makes herring salad a unique dish.

Preparation[edit]

Herring salad is typically prepared by first soaking the pickled herring to reduce its saltiness. The other ingredients are then prepared by peeling, chopping, and mixing them together. The salad is often allowed to sit for a few hours to let the flavors meld together.

Cultural significance[edit]

Herring salad is a staple in many Northern European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Germany. It is often served during festive occasions such as Christmas and Easter. In some cultures, it is also a popular dish for New Year's Eve celebrations.

Variations[edit]

There are many variations of herring salad, depending on regional preferences and available ingredients. Some versions include pickles, capers, or hard-boiled eggs. Others might use a different type of dressing, such as a mustard-based sauce.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Herring Bodies''' are neurosecretory granules found in the posterior pituitary gland, specifically in the axon terminals of the [[neurohypophysis]]. They are named after Percy Theodore Herring, a British physiologist who first described them in 1908.
+{{Short description|A traditional dish made with herring}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Structure and Function ==
+==Herring salad==
+[[File:Sildesalat_2.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional herring salad]]
+'''Herring salad''' is a traditional dish commonly found in Northern European cuisine. It is made primarily with [[herring]], a type of fish that is abundant in the North Atlantic and Baltic Sea. The dish is known for its distinctive flavor, which is a combination of the salty, pickled herring and the various other ingredients that are typically included.
-Herring Bodies are essentially enlarged nerve endings or axon terminals filled with secretory granules. These granules contain the hormones [[vasopressin]] (also known as antidiuretic hormone or ADH) and [[oxytocin]], which are synthesized in the [[hypothalamus]] and transported down the axons to the Herring Bodies for storage and release.
+==Ingredients==
+The main ingredient in herring salad is, of course, the herring itself. The herring is usually pickled, which gives it a tangy flavor. Other common ingredients include:
-Vasopressin plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's water balance by controlling the reabsorption of water in the kidneys. Oxytocin, on the other hand, is involved in various functions such as uterine contractions during childbirth, milk ejection during breastfeeding, and social bonding.
+* [[Potatoes]]
+* [[Beetroot]]
+* [[Onions]]
+* [[Apples]]
+* [[Sour cream]] or [[mayonnaise]]
+* [[Vinegar]]
+* [[Dill]]
-== Clinical Significance ==
+These ingredients are often diced and mixed together to create a colorful and flavorful salad. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory elements makes herring salad a unique dish.
-Abnormalities in the function or structure of Herring Bodies can lead to various medical conditions. For instance, a deficiency in the production or release of vasopressin can result in [[diabetes insipidus]], a condition characterized by excessive thirst and urination. Similarly, a lack of oxytocin can cause problems in childbirth and breastfeeding.
+==Preparation==
+Herring salad is typically prepared by first soaking the pickled herring to reduce its saltiness. The other ingredients are then prepared by peeling, chopping, and mixing them together. The salad is often allowed to sit for a few hours to let the flavors meld together.
-== See Also ==
+==Cultural significance==
+Herring salad is a staple in many Northern European countries, including [[Denmark]], [[Sweden]], [[Norway]], and [[Germany]]. It is often served during festive occasions such as [[Christmas]] and [[Easter]]. In some cultures, it is also a popular dish for [[New Year's Eve]] celebrations.
-* [[Neurohypophysis]]
+==Variations==
-* [[Vasopressin]]
+There are many variations of herring salad, depending on regional preferences and available ingredients. Some versions include [[pickles]], [[capers]], or [[hard-boiled eggs]]. Others might use a different type of dressing, such as a mustard-based sauce.
-* [[Oxytocin]]
-* [[Diabetes insipidus]]
-== References ==
+==Related pages==
+* [[Herring]]
+* [[Pickled herring]]
+* [[Nordic cuisine]]
+* [[Salad]]
-{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Salads]]
+[[Category:Fish dishes]]
-[[Category:Endocrinology]]
+[[Category:Nordic cuisine]]
-[[Category:Neuroanatomy]]
-[[Category:Histology]]
-{{Endocrine-system-stub}}
-{{Neuroscience-stub}}