The Best Whitefish Salad Recipe

Whitefish Salad Comes by Way of Ashkenazi Jewish Immigrants from Europe and Russia. When They First Arrived in the United States, They Discovered That the Freshwater Whitefish of the Great Lakes Was Very Similar to the Freshwater Whitefish of Europe. Freshwater Whitefish Is Ideal for Smoking, as Its Oily Consistency and Mild Flavor Easily Absorbs the Salty, Smoky and Sweet Flavors That Come from the Curing and Smoking Process. in the Early 20Th Century, It Became Popular to Make Mayonnaise Dressed Salads Like Tuna and Chicken Salad. Smoked Whitefish Got the Same Treatment and Quickly Became a Staple of Jewish Delis, as Well as a Coveted Item at Any Yom Kippur Break-Fast Spread.