# GREEK-INSPIRED SMASHED POTATO TZATZIKI SALAD

A Greek-inspired smashed potato tzatziki salad with crispy potatoes, cucumbers, bacon, and chives.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 65 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs baby yellow potatoes
- 1 tb olive oil
- 2 cups greek yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 0.33 cup dill
- 6 Persian cucumbers
- 8 pieces cooked bacon
- 0.33 cup chives
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper

## Instructions

1. Boil 2 lbs of baby yellow potatoes in a large pot of water for 10-12 minutes until fork tender.
2. Remove potatoes from water and let them dry on a towel.
3. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Place potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash each potato using the bottom of a cup.
5. Drizzle potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
7. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups greek yogurt, 4 mashed garlic cloves, zest and juice of 1 lemon, and 1/3 cup finely chopped dill.
8. Mix until well combined.
9. Add 6 chopped Persian cucumbers, 8 pieces of chopped cooked bacon, 1/3 cup chopped chives, and the crispy potatoes.
10. Toss gently to coat, being careful not to break the potatoes.
11. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

## Equipment

- large pot
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cup
- large bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1207125684461902/
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- Extracted: 2025-04-24

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