Description
Crispy smashed potato salad brings Mediterranean magic to your table with zesty herbs and creamy dressing. Crunchy potato edges and tangy notes create a perfect summer side dish that keeps people coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs (680 grams) baby potatoes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Dressing and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) capers (optional)
Instructions
- Gently submerge baby potatoes in generously salted water, simmering for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Heat oven to 425F and transfer boiled potatoes onto a lined baking sheet, carefully pressing each potato with a fork to create a rustic, flattened texture.
- Drizzle smashed potatoes with olive oil, ensuring each piece is evenly coated, and roast for 20-25 minutes until edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and seasoning with salt and cracked black pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold crispy roasted potatoes into the creamy dressing, incorporating chopped green onions, fresh parsley, and briny capers for layers of flavor and texture.
- Transfer to a serving platter, allowing potatoes to cool slightly, and garnish with additional herbs for a fresh, inviting presentation.
- Enjoy the dish warm or at room temperature, highlighting the contrasting textures of crisp potato exterior and creamy interior.
Notes
- Perfectly boil potatoes by adding salt to water, which enhances their natural flavor and helps them cook evenly.
- Control potato smashing technique by using a fork or potato masher gently to create crispy edges without completely breaking them apart.
- For gluten-free version, swap Dijon mustard with whole grain mustard or use mustard powder to maintain tangy flavor profile.
- Consider roasting potatoes at slightly lower temperature (400F) if they brown too quickly, ensuring crispy exterior without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg