Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This crispy smashed potato salad is made with roasted baby gold potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy yogurt-Dijon dressing. It’s a light, flavorful side dish perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or weeknight dinners—easy to customize and packed with texture.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500-700 g baby gold potatoes cut into chunks if using large potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt black pepper, and paprika
- ½ fresh cucumber diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- Fresh dill or parsley chopped
- For the dressing:
- 4 –5 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash them with a glass or mug.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Roast for 20 minutes or until crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper (plus garlic if using).
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.
- Add the roasted smashed potatoes and gently mix everything together.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Video
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Notes
This crispy smashed potato salad is easy to prep ahead and makes a delicious, lighter alternative to classic mayo-heavy versions.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Use any waxy potatoes if baby potatoes aren’t available.
- Customize with feta, olives, or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- Use any waxy potatoes if baby potatoes aren’t available.
- Customize with feta, olives, or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
