Crispy Herb Smashed Potato Salad

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This crispy herb smashed potato salad is one of the best potato salads you’ll ever have. With crispy, salty potatoes and a cool, creamy dressing, this potato salad is fancy. Roasting the potatoes may seem like an extra step, but it’s actually easier than peeling a bunch of potatoes, and well worth it.

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bird's eye view of potato salad with creamy dressing in white bowl on wood charger and linen napkin
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste

  • 3 pounds baby gold potatoes

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil. divided

  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided, plus more to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, divided

Directions

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  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes; drain. 

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or foil.

  3. Coat the prepared baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add potatoes in a single layer onto the pan. Using a heavy bottomed jar or glass, smash potatoes to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness, taking care not to fully separate the potatoes. Drizzle smashed potatoes evenly with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder.

  4. Roast potatoes in the preheated oven, flipping halfway through cooking time, until very crispy and browned, 40 to 50 minutes. 

  5. While potatoes are roasting, prepare the dressing. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper with sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, dill, and parsley.  Reserve 1 tablespoon green onion for garnish; add remaining green onions to the sour cream mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired. 

  6. Reserve 1/4 cup crispy potatoes for topping and stir remaining potatoes with dressing until well coated.  Add to a serving dish and top with reserved green onion, crispy potatoes, and more dill and parsley as desired.

    white bowl of potato salad with creamy white dressing and green onions

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332 Calories
18g Fat
38g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 792mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 979mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.