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Crispy Smashed Potato Salad Recipe

Emily Pocker
Crispy smashed potato salad in a white bowl
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Golden smashed baby potatoes with cucumber, dill and a creamy lemon-yogurt dressing. Dress just before serving for the best contrast.
Estimated Recipe CostEstimated USD $8–11 for the full recipe; local ingredient prices vary.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 side servings

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and salad
  • 2 lb baby gold potatoes about 900 g, scrubbed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.75 teaspoon fine salt divided; adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced cucumber about 150 g; remove watery seed core
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh dill
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt 120 g
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove finely grated

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Two rimmed baking sheets
  • Flat-bottomed glass
  • Large mixing bowl

Instructions
 

Roast and assemble
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Put potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water by about 1 inch and bring to a boil. Simmer 18–25 minutes, until a knife passes easily through the centers. Drain thoroughly and let steam-dry 5 minutes.
  2. Brush two rimmed baking sheets with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Space the potatoes apart. Press each with a flat-bottomed glass to about 1/4 inch thick, keeping the pieces together where possible. Brush with the remaining oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
  3. Roast 30–40 minutes, switching the trays between racks halfway through, until the undersides and ragged edges are deep golden and crisp. Let stand about 10 minutes, until warm rather than piping hot.
  4. Meanwhile, stir the yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, zest, garlic and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pat the cucumber dry and add it with the scallions and dill. Taste and adjust lemon or salt if needed.
  5. Break large potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Fold most into the dressing just before serving. Scatter the remaining crisp pieces over the top and serve immediately.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a shallow covered container at 40°F (4°C) or below; within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. Use within 3–4 days. Dressed potatoes soften in storage.

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Notes

Contains milk; check mustard labels for other allergens. This is best freshly tossed. Keep undressed potatoes separate from the refrigerated dressing when preparing components ahead.
Cost planning estimate: potatoes $3–4, cucumber and scallions $1.50–2, yogurt $0.75–1, herbs and lemon $1.50–2, oil and seasoning $1–2; only quantities used are counted, not whole packages.
Video credit: Natasha’s Kitchen demonstrates the same boil, smash, roast and dress technique. Her version uses mayonnaise, pickles, celery and capers; follow this written yogurt-and-cucumber version for the quantities and flavors shown here.

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