Description
A delicious Crispy Smashed Potato Salad featuring tender boiled potatoes smashed and baked to golden perfection, then tossed in a creamy herb dressing. This salad combines crispy textures with fresh, tangy flavors for a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs small Yukon Gold or red potatoes
For Baking
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the smashed potatoes.
- Boil Potatoes: Wash and halve the small potatoes. Boil them in salted water for 15-20 minutes until they are fork-tender but not falling apart.
- Drain and Smash: Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently smash each potato half with a fork to flatten them without breaking them apart completely.
- Oil and Season: Brush the smashed potatoes generously with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring they get flavorful and crispy in the oven.
- Bake Potatoes: Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Prepare Dressing: While the potatoes bake, mix together the full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh herbs (parsley or dill), and salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Once the potatoes are baked, toss them gently with the creamy herb dressing while still warm, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten the dressing.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or parsley according to your preference.
- Do not overboil potatoes to prevent them from falling apart when smashed.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor combination.
- This dish can be served as a side or a light vegetarian main course.
