Description
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, featuring golden, crispy potatoes paired with a zesty dressing and fresh herbs. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy it warm or chilled—the choice is yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- Gently smash each potato with a potato masher or fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over smashed potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake potatoes on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- While baking, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and red onion in a bowl; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toss baked potatoes with the dressing mixture once cooled slightly. Serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg