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    Home » Recipes » Smørrebrød Recipes

    Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød with Creamy Pickled Beet Salad

    Published: Nov 5, 2019 · Modified: Jan 13, 2021 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    An open sandwich with meatballs and beet salad on a plate
    Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød with Creamy Pickled Beet Salad

    So you have some leftover Swedish Meatballs languishing in the fridge? Not a problem. In fact, consider yourself lucky. You have the makings of an easy and delicious Swedish meatball open sandwich. While this sandwich looks unusual and you are probably thinking I just made this up, I assure you, it is one of the classics. I like to think of it as a Scandinavian version of the American meatloaf sandwich, but a lot more beautiful and interesting.

    This smørrebrød (or smörgås in Swedish) starts with buttered dense rye bread, as so many of them do. From there you add a handful or two of baby lettuces or arugula and a generous spoonful of a simple creamy beet salad. A few cold sliced meatballs finish it off with perhaps a dill sprig or a little chopped parsley or chives for garnish. Lunch is served.

    The Nordic open sandwich has, from its inception, been intended as a creative vehicle for leftovers. This gorgeous and tasty Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød is the perfect example of Scandinavian leftovers done right.

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    An open sandwich with meatballs and beet salad on a plate

    Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød with Creamy Pickled Beet Salad

    A classic Nordic open sandwich featuring a creamy pickled beet salad and leftover Swedish meatballs.  Beautiful and delicious!
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    Course: smørrebrød
    Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian, Swedish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 open sandwiches
    Calories: 168kcal
    Author: Kristi

    Ingredients

    For the Sandwiches:

    • 2 thin slices dense rye bread
    • Butter for spreading
    • A handful of baby arugula leaves or other baby lettuces
    • Creamy Pickled Beet Salad recipe follows
    • 4-8 leftover Easy Swedish Meatballs sliced
    • Dill sprigs chopped parsley or chives for serving

    For the Creamy Pickled Beet Salad:

    • ½ cup pickled beets cut into ½ inch pieces
    • 1 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon creme fraiche or sour cream

    Instructions

    • Make the Creamy Pickled Beet Salad:  Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
    • Assemble the Sandwiches:  Transfer bread slices to a clean work surface.  Butter the bread. Top with a handful of arugula, a generous spoonful of Creamy Pickled Beet Salad.  Artfully arrange meatball slices on top. Garnish with herbs and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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