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Smashed potato salad in a white bowl.

Smashed Potato Salad

This smashed potato salad recipe has taken TikTok by storm, and for good reason. Perfectly roasted potatoes with crispy edges are tossed with a creamy dressing, creating a simple yet irresistible dish.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Shilpa

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Boil Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Smash Potatoes: Place the cooked potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a flat surface like the bottom of a glass or a potato masher to gently smash each potato to flatten slightly.
  • Season Potatoes: Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss gently to coat.
  • Bake Potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
  • Prepare Dressing: While the potatoes are baking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the crispy smashed potatoes, diced red onion, parsley, and dill. Set aside a few roasted potatoes for garnish. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve: Garnish with the saved roasted potatoes. Serve the potato salad warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Boil the baby potatoes just until they’re tender but not falling apart. Overcooking them can make them mushy and harder to smash. Aim for a fork that can easily pierce the potatoes without making them too soft.
  • Be gentle when smashing the boiled potatoes. You want them smashed, not mashed into a paste. Leave a bit of texture for those crispy edges.
  • Roasting the smashed potatoes at a high temperature is key to the crispy edges. Also, do not crowd the potatoes on the sheet—this allows them to crisp up evenly.
  • Once the potatoes are roasted, let them cool for a few minutes before tossing them with the dressing. The dressing may separate if you toss them while they're too hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 802IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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