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Smashed Potato Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: side dishes
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Smashed Potato Salad is a delicious and satisfying side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Baby potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed, and roasted until crispy, then tossed with a creamy dill pickle dressing.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds baby gold potatoes (or red potatoes), whole and unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped (about 2 stalks)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes: Preheat oven to 450ยฐF (230ยฐC). Boil potatoes until tender. Drain well.
  2. Smash and roast: Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Smash each potato to 1/2-inch thickness. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a bowl, combine roasted potatoes, pickles, onion, celery, dill, and capers.
  4. Make dressing: In a small dish, whisk together mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
  5. Toss and serve: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.

Notes

  • You can use different types of potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • For a reduced-fat dressing, combine 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or green onions. Add paprika for a hint of spice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Serving
  • Calories: 380kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg