Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

55m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place the baby potatoes in a large pot of salted water and boil for 15–20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. 2Drain and leave to steam-dry for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
  4. 4Spread the potatoes on a lined baking tray and gently flatten each one with a glass or spatula.
  5. 5Drizzle generously with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Roast for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway if desired, until the edges are crispy and golden.
  7. 7In a large bowl, mix together the mayo, yogurt, mustard, vinegar, garlic, and dill.
  8. 8Add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9Once the potatoes are roasted and slightly cooled (still warm is ideal), toss them gently in the dressing along with the chopped cucumber and most of the sliced spring onions.
  10. 10Transfer to a serving dish.
  11. 11Garnish with the reserved spring onions, extra herbs if using, and a generous drizzle of chilli oil just before serving.

Ingredients

  • 750 g baby potatoes
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 handful chopped fresh dill
  • 1 handful chopped fresh chives
  • 1 handful chopped fresh parsley
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 0.5 cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 3 spring onions, finely sliced
  • chilli oil

Equipment

potcolanderbaking trayovenglass or spatulabowlspoonknifechopping board

Tips

  • This was absolutely insane, so make sure to give it a go.
  • still warm is ideal