Description
This Crispy Smashed Potato Salad is a tasty twist on a classic! Roasted golden potatoes, tangy dressing, and crunchy pickles deliver a crave-worthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes (mini yellow potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (you may need 2 sheets if they’re small).
- Place the potatoes in a large pot of well-salted cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 7-8 minutes – until just fork tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel, then transfer them to the baking sheet. Gently smash each potato to 1/4 inch thick with a potato masher or the bottom of a glass.
- Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 45-60 minutes, flipping halfway, until until golden brown and crispy.
- While the potatoes cook, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the yogurt, mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley until smooth. Stir in the chopped pickle and shallot, taste, and season with salt and pepper, as needed. Cover and refrigerate.
- When the potatoes are done, remove the tray from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Save some crispy brown potato bits for the topping, then transfer them to a large bowl and gently toss with the herbed yogurt dressing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and crispy potato bits. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Don’t over-boil the spuds. They should be just fork tender, but not soft. If they’re too soft, they’ll fall apart when smashing.
- Dry thoroughly. After boiling, let the potatoes cool slightly, and then dry them well with paper towels. This ensures maximum crispiness.
- Coat the potatoes with cornstarch. A light coating before roasting will make them extra crunchy.
- Smash a few extra flat! I like to smash a few potatoes extra thin for an ultra-crispy crunch. These are perfect for topping.
- Check early for doneness. Cooking time varies based on your oven and potato size. I recommend checking the potatoes at 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 493kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 658mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 13mg