Ingredients
For the herbed remoulade:
1/2 cup Vegenaise®
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped capers
1 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped dill
1 teaspoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 dash hot sauce, to taste
1 dash red wine vinegar, to taste
1 dash freshly cracked pepper, to taste
For the smørrebrød:
8 ounces fingerling or new potatoes
4 slices Danish-style rugbrød (rye bread)
2 to 3 small radishes, thinly sliced
1 pickled red onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons crispy fried onions
Dill sprigs, for garnish
Chopped chives, for garnish
Flat leaf parsley leaves, torn, for garnish
Instructions
Cover potatoes with salted water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, make the remoulade: Combine the Vegenaise®, mustard, chopped herbs, chopped capers, hot sauce, and cracked pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
When the potatoes are fork-tender, drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Rugbrød (Danish-style rye bread) is a dense, sourdough-fermented whole grain bread that adds a nutty, slightly tangy backbone and significantly more fiber than standard sandwich bread.
- Fingerling and new potatoes have thin, delicate skins and a creamy, waxy texture that holds its shape beautifully when sliced, making them ideal for smørrebrød toppings.
- Vegenaise® is an egg-free mayonnaise alternative made primarily from expeller-pressed oils, delivering the same rich, creamy texture as traditional mayo with no cholesterol.
- Capers are the pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa plant and contribute a briny, slightly floral punch that brightens the herbed remoulade considerably.
- Crispy fried onions add a satisfying textural contrast and a sweet, caramelized depth that balances the cool, creamy potato topping.
- Fresh dill is a cornerstone herb in Scandinavian cooking and pairs naturally with potatoes, lending a light anise-like freshness to the remoulade.
- Pickled red onions mellow in acidity over time and provide a vivid magenta pop of color alongside a tangy bite that cuts through the richness of the remoulade.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Potatoes are an excellent source of potassium and vitamin C, and their resistant starch content increases when cooked and cooled, which may support gut health.
- Rugbrød delivers significantly more dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates per slice than white bread, helping to promote satiety and steady blood sugar levels.
- Vegenaise® contributes healthy unsaturated fats from plant-based oils while keeping cholesterol at zero, making this a heart-friendlier alternative to egg-based mayonnaise dressings.
- Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and chives are low in calories yet rich in vitamin K and antioxidants, adding genuine nutritional value beyond mere garnish.
- Radishes are very low in calories and provide a modest source of vitamin C and folate while adding satisfying crunch and a peppery bite.
- This dish is entirely plant-based and naturally dairy-free, making it suitable for vegan diets without any ingredient substitutions required.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories320
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat16 g72 g22.22%
- Saturated Fat1.5 g20 g7.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat9 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
- Cholesterol0 mg300 mg0%
- Sodium520 mg2300 mg22.61%
- Total Carbohydrate38 g275 g13.82%
- Dietary Fiber5 g28 g17.86%
- Total Sugars4 g
- Added Sugars1 g50 g2%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein5 g50 g10%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)0 mcg20 mcg0%
- Calcium55 mg1300 mg4.23%
- Iron2.2 mg18 mg12.22%
- Potassium620 mg4700 mg13.19%
- Vitamin A280 mcg900 mcg31.11%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)18 mg90 mg20%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
- Vitamin K55 mcg120 mcg45.83%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.15 mg1.2 mg12.5%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.08 mg1.3 mg6.15%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)2 mg16 mg12.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.3 mg1.7 mg17.65%
- Folate35 mcg400 mcg8.75%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0 mcg2.4 mcg0%
- Biotin2 mcg30 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.5 mg5 mg10%
- Choline22 mg550 mg4%
- Phosphorus110 mg1250 mg8.8%
- Iodine3 mcg150 mcg2%
- Magnesium38 mg420 mg9.05%
- Zinc0.8 mg11 mg7.27%
- Selenium6 mcg55 mcg10.91%
- Copper0.18 mg0.9 mg20%
- Manganese0.6 mg2.3 mg26.09%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride290 mg2300 mg12.61%
