Crispy Potato Salad

I experimented with the viral crispy potato salad recipe and was pleasantly surprised. I decided to add my own twist to it. The roasted smashed potatoes are combined with a delicious creamy Parmesan dressing, crunchy veggies, onions, and dill, resulting in a salad that is full of texture and flavor.

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Transform your traditional potato salad by using crispy roasted smashed potatoes instead of plain boiled ones. This version has taken over TikTok and the internet. I’ve created my own version of this trending recipe, and here is my crispy smashed potato salad with all the trimmings.

My verdict: This vegetarian potato salad has a unique meaty taste. The crispy roasted potatoes add a chewy and savory element, almost like bacon, giving the salad a special texture and delicious flavor. I recommend folding in the crispy potatoes just before serving to maintain their crunchiness. While I still prefer my potato salad recipe with capers and apples, this one is pretty darn good too. Highly recommended!

What You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients you will need for this crispy potato salad. Refer to the recipe card below for detailed measurements.

• Baby potatoes – choose clean, blemish-free baby potatoes, preferably small in size. No need to peel them, just pre-boil them in salted water.
• For roasting potatoes – olive oil and salt are essential, but you can add extra flavor with garlic powder or smoked paprika. Make sure to smash the potatoes flat with a jar or glass before roasting.
• For the dressing – mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, light sour cream or Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
• For the salad – cucumbers, radish, celery, green onions, and dill.

Essential Recipe Tips

• Ensure the smashed potatoes are drizzled with enough oil to crisp up during roasting.
• You can prepare the dressing in advance, but mix the salad just before serving to prevent sogginess.
• Fold in the crispy potatoes at the last minute to maintain their crunchiness. Consider serving some potatoes on top for added crispiness.

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How To Make Crispy Potato Salad

Refer to the full recipe card below for detailed instructions, ingredient list, and nutrition information.

• Boil whole potatoes in salted water, then strain and let dry.
• Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets with parchment and olive oil.
• Roast potatoes, smash them flat, season, and flip halfway through cooking.

• Prepare the dressing in a bowl.
• Dice vegetables, green onions, and dill.
• Cool roasted potatoes, cut if desired.
• Before serving, mix vegetables and herbs with dressing, fold in potatoes, and garnish with radishes, dill, and green onions.

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