Description
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining tender baby potatoes with a zesty dressing for a flavor explosion. Every bite offers a delightful crunch paired with creamy goodness, making this dish perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a guaranteed hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Gently smash each potato using the bottom of a glass or potato masher until flat but intact.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange smashed potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once potatoes are crispy and cooled slightly, combine them with diced red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over and gently toss.
- Serve warm or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg