Description
Smashed potato salad brings Mediterranean magic to summer gatherings with its crispy golden edges and zesty herb dressing. Creamy potatoes mingle with fresh ingredients, creating an irresistible side dish that elevates your meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, ensuring a hot environment for achieving crispy potato exteriors.
- Submerge whole potatoes in a large pot of cold water, bringing to a rolling boil and simmering for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully drain potatoes and allow them to cool slightly, then gently flatten each potato using a fork or potato masher, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Arrange smashed potatoes on a baking sheet, generously coating with olive oil and sprinkling with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to ensure even seasoning.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray midway to achieve uniformly golden and crisp edges.
- Meanwhile, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, and chopped chives in a small mixing bowl to create a creamy, tangy dressing.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize their crisp texture, then lavishly drizzle with prepared dressing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and additional chives, serving immediately to preserve the potatoes’ delightful crunch.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for the best crispy texture and even cooking.
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to achieve maximum crispiness when roasting.
- Space potatoes on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, creating extra crispy edges.
- For a healthier version, swap sour cream with Greek yogurt and use olive oil spray instead of drizzling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg