This Smashed Potato Salad is creamy, crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor. Baby potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed, seasoned, and roasted until golden around the edges, then tossed with a creamy sweet and tangy dressing and lots of fresh chopped vegetables.
It is the kind of salad that feels a little more exciting than a classic potato salad because you get crispy potato edges along with the creamy dressing. Perfect for lunches, BBQs, side dishes, or whenever you want something fresh but still satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy smashed potatoes with creamy dressing
- Fresh, colorful, and full of texture
- Easy to make ahead
- Great as a side or light meal
- Sweet, tangy, and savory all at once
- A fun twist on regular potato salad
Ingredients
For the Smashed Potatoes
- 650g baby potatoes, boiled
- 2 tbsp salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Salad
- 3–4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp grained cream cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 2–3 peperoncini, chopped
- Handful of cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Boil the Potatoes
Add the baby potatoes to a pot of water with the salt and boil until fork tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
2. Smash and Season the Potatoes
Place the boiled potatoes on a lined baking tray. Gently smash each one using the bottom of a glass or a spoon.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Drizzle with olive oil.
3. Roast Until Crispy
Bake the smashed potatoes until golden and crisp around the edges. Let them cool slightly before adding them to the salad so they keep some of their texture.
4. Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, cream cheese or cottage cheese, mustard, sweet chilli sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Add the Vegetables
Add the chopped red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, peperoncini, and cilantro to the dressing. Mix well.
6. Assemble the Salad
Add the smashed potatoes to the bowl and gently toss so they are coated in the dressing without breaking up too much.
7. Serve
Serve immediately, or chill slightly before serving if you prefer it colder.
It pairs perfectly with:
- Grilled chicken
- Burgers
- BBQ dishes
- Sandwiches
- Toasted bread
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. You can boil and roast the potatoes ahead of time, then mix the salad before serving.
Q. Can I use regular potatoes instead of baby potatoes?
Yes, just cut them into smaller pieces before boiling.
Q. Do I have to roast the potatoes after smashing?
Roasting gives them the best texture, so it is highly recommended.
Q. What can I use instead of peperoncini?
You can use pickled jalapeños or leave them out if you prefer.
Q. Is this served warm or cold?
It works both ways. Slightly warm or lightly chilled both taste great.
Smashed Potato Salad
Ingredients
For the Smashed Potatoes
- 650 g baby potatoes boiled
- 2 tbsp salt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Salad
- 3 –4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp grained cream cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 1 medium cucumber chopped
- 2 –3 peperoncini chopped
- Handful of cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain.
- Place them on a lined tray and gently smash them.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake until golden and crispy around the edges.
- In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, cream cheese or cottage cheese, mustard, sweet chilli sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, peperoncini, and cilantro.
- Add the smashed potatoes and toss gently to combine.
