Danish "Sillsallet" (Herring Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) jar pickled, sliced beet (reserve liquid)
3/4 cup marinated wine flavored herring tidbits (about a 6 to 8 oz jar or tin)
1 medium tart apple
1/2 lb potato, peeled and boiled & cooled
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1 small onion, finely chopped

Preparation

Chop the herring, potatoe, beets and apple into 1/4\" pieces.
Mix together.
Blend in the dill pickle, onion and add a bit of the reserved beet liquid.
The salad should have a firm consistency.
Put the ingredients into a bowl, pack down well, cover and refrigerate at least over night or up to 2 days.
Serve with Danish rye bread and hard boiled eggs as part of a smorgasbord.