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Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Tangy Dressing and Fresh Herbs

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Tangy Dressing Bliss

Delightful and refreshing Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Tangy Dressing and Fresh Herbs, perfect for summer picnics.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: high protein salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Baby potatoes choose the freshest ones
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste Salt essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper essential for flavor
For the Tangy Dressing
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt adds creaminess
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise use light version if desired
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard gives kick
  • ½ large Lemon juice only
  • 2 teaspoons Red wine vinegar for tang
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Fresh dill for brightness
  • to taste Fresh parsley for color
For the Salad
  • 1 medium Cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 medium Shallot finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • glass

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of water for about 7 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and dry them.
  3. Smash each potato to about half an inch thickness and place on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast the potatoes for 50 minutes to 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
  7. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the dressing; mix well.
  8. Stir in the chopped cucumber and shallot, then refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Once the potatoes are roasted, cool for about 5 minutes, then fold them into the chilled dressing.
  10. Garnish with extra dill and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm or at room temperature. Great for picnics and gatherings.

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