Crispy Smashed Potato Salad Recipe
This Crispy Smashed Potato Salad recipe combines tender baby potatoes, crispy roasted to perfection, with a creamy and tangy dressing. A satisfying side dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Potatoes:
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- Boil Potatoes – Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 12-15 minutes, until tender.
- Smash and Crisp – Preheat oven to 425°F. Place boiled potatoes on a baking sheet, smash lightly with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Prepare Dressing – In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine – Toss the crispy potatoes with dressing, green onions, parsley, and capers.
- Serve – Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs.
Notes
- You can customize the dressing by adding herbs like dill or chives.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle some toasted breadcrumbs on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Potato Salad, Potato Salad, Side Dish, Roasted Potatoes, Creamy Dressing