Description
Crispy smashed potato salad brings Mediterranean magic to your plate, blending rustic charm with zesty flavors. Herbal notes and golden-edged potatoes invite you to savor each delightful, textured bite of this irresistible summer classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad Ingredients:
Potato Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Salad Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Immerse whole potatoes in a generously sized pot filled with water, ensuring complete coverage. Heat until water reaches a vigorous boil, then allow potatoes to simmer for 15-20 minutes, testing tenderness with a fork.
- Carefully drain potatoes and permit brief cooling to manageable temperature.
- Activate oven to 425°F, creating an ideal roasting environment.
- Gently crush each potato using a fork or masher, flattening to approximately half-inch thickness.
- Arrange flattened potatoes onto parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between pieces.
- Liberally coat potato surfaces with olive oil, then generously sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Transfer sheet to preheated oven, roasting for 20-25 minutes until edges transform into crisp, golden-brown perfection.
- Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a separate container, creating a creamy, tangy dressing.
- After potatoes cool slightly, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine potato chunks with prepared dressing in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate crumbled bacon, finely diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chives into the mixture.
- Serve immediately while warm, or chill for a refreshing variation. Optional garnish of additional herbs or bacon bits adds visual appeal and extra flavor.
Notes
- Boil potatoes until perfectly tender, ensuring they don’t become mushy or fall apart during smashing for ideal texture.
- Pat potatoes completely dry before smashing to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy edges.
- Use a fork or flat-bottomed glass for even smashing, creating crispy surface areas that enhance overall flavor and crunch.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like ranch powder, Italian herbs, or spicy cayenne for unique flavor variations.
- For gluten-free version, replace bacon with crispy turkey bacon or roasted sunflower seeds for added protein and crunch.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly before dressing to prevent mayonnaise-based sauce from breaking or becoming runny.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days, knowing the potatoes might lose some initial crispness but will still taste delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg