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Elevate the traditional potato salad with this crispy smashed potato salad.
If you were to ask my husband what his favorite salad is, he would say a potato salad. And a good potato salad is a staple at every summer bbq or picnic. This crispy smashed potato salad is the absolute best version of a potato salad. Roasting the potatoes brings out a richer flavor and then they are baked until crisp to perfection to add a satisfying salty crunch. Serve with some grilled steak (like my steak charcuterie board) or chicken.
The best crispy smashed potato salad
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of yukon gold potatoes
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup dill, chopped
- salt/pepper
Directions:
1.) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2.) Start by boiling the potatoes in water until soft.
3.) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using a spoon or a shot glass, press down on each potato, smashing them.

4.) Drizzle with olive oil and salt and bake in the oven until crispy and golden, about 50 minutes-1 hour.
5.) In a large bowl, add the roasted potatoes (reserve some to the side to garnish) and the chopped cucumbers.
6.) In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
7.) When ready to serve, pour the dressing onto the potatoes and cucumbers, mix well until coated.

8.) Garnish the top with the extra roasted potatoes.

Enjoy!!!!
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The best crispy smashed potato salad
Ingredients
- 1 bag Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup dill chopped
- salt/pepper to tasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Start by boiling the potatoes in water until soft.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Using a spoon or a shot glass, press down on each potato, smashing them.
- Drizzle with olive oil and salt and bake in the oven until crispy and golden, about 50 minutes-1 hour.
- In a large bowl, add the roasted potatoes (reserve some to the side to garnish) and the chopped cucumbers.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing onto the potatoes and cucumbers, mix well until coated.
- Enjoy!











10 Comments
Joanne Viola
June 19, 2024 at 8:08 amNicolle, this is a most interesting take on potato salad. Having tried one of your pasta salads, I am going to have to try this one very soon! I never would have thought to roast potatoes before making the salad. I’m so glad you are linking up on my site!
Courtney
June 19, 2024 at 9:37 amThis looks so good! I’m going to a BBQ this weekend and wanted a fresh recipe to try out!
Antionette Blake
June 19, 2024 at 11:51 amWow, this would be a good recipe for a family/friends meal during the holidays!
Food nutters
June 23, 2024 at 3:24 amI have to try this. We have so many potatoes growing this year, so this recipe is definitely on the list. Thank you for sharing.
Jhuls
June 27, 2024 at 3:06 amSounds like a winner! 😋🥔 I can almost taste the crunchiness of those smashed potatoes mixed with the creamy dressing. Thanks a bunch for joining Fiesta Friday party!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
June 29, 2024 at 10:59 amThanks for sharing this at the What’s for Dinner party!! I appreciate you helping make our party awesome. Enjoy the weekend!
Paula
July 18, 2024 at 7:42 pmNicolle, this is an interesting take on potato salad! I’m going to have to try this, because you had me at potato. I’m about anything potato. Lol.
Thanks’ bunches for sharing this recipe with Sweet Tea & friend’s this month.
Jennifer Wise
May 26, 2025 at 11:41 amWow, does this look amazing!! Pinning to save and share. 🙂 Visiting from the Love Your Creativity link party.
Esme Slabbert
May 29, 2025 at 6:03 pmLove smashed potatoes
Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 362. See you at #363
Esme Slabbert
May 31, 2025 at 4:22 pmWoohoo! Your post is in the spotlight at SSPS 363! Thank you for sharing with us, it’s truly appreciated. Can’t wait to see more of your magic next Monday!