Crispy Smashed Potato Salad Recipe
This Crispy Smashed Potato Salad is a delicious twist on traditional potato salad, featuring crispy roasted baby potatoes, a creamy herbed yogurt dressing, and crunchy pickles. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and family gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes (mini yellow potatoes)
Olive Oil:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and Pepper:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Yogurt Dressing:
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup kewpie mayonnaise (or regular mayo)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1–2 scallions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Boil the potatoes for 7-8 minutes in salted water, until just fork tender. Drain and cool slightly.
- Smash the potatoes: Smash the potatoes 1/4 inch thick on the baking sheet using a potato masher or the bottom of a glass. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes: Roast the smashed potatoes for 45-60 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make the potato salad dressing: Mix all the dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the pickle and shallot. Season to taste.
- Toss the potatoes: Gently toss the slightly cool potatoes in the dressing. Save some potato bits for topping.
- Garnish and serve: Top with extra crispy potato bits and chopped scallions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Dry potatoes thoroughly after boiling for crispiness.
- Don’t over-boil the potatoes to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use extra thin smashed potatoes for added crunch.
- Air fryer option available for quicker cooking.
- Experiment with additional crunchy ingredients like celery and bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Potato Salad, Potato Salad, Smashed Potatoes, Side Dish, BBQ Side, Potluck Recipe
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