Best Smashed Potato Salad
Crispy smashed potatoes tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing and fresh add-ins.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
- Potatoes:
- 2 lb baby potatoes gold or red
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or sugar optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Add-ins & Garnish:
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion or shallot finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh herbs parsley, dill, or chives
- Optional: crispy bacon bits
Boil potatoes until tender.
Smash and roast until crispy.
Whisk dressing.
Toss potatoes with add-ins and dressing.
Serve warm or chilled.
- Don’t overboil
- Roast hot for crisp edges
- Toss gently
- Add dressing to taste