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Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing

5 from 1 vote
This crispy smashed potato salad is the perfect fusion of comfort and freshness. Oven-roasted baby potatoes are smashed to golden perfection, then tossed with crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a zingy lemon garlic dressing. It’s gluten-free, plant-based, and crowd-pleasing for BBQs, picnics, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Potato masher or flat spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or jar (for dressing)
  • Knife & chopping board

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

For the veggies:

  • 1/2 cucumber (finely diced)
  • 1/4 red onion (finely diced)
  • handful chopped parsley
  • 3 tbsp chopped dill
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives

For the dressing: (Used in the video)

  • Chosen Foods Lemon Garlic Dressing (ready-to-use)

Homemade alternative for the dressing (makes ~1 cup):

  • 6 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice (juice of ~2 lemons)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely grated)
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup or agave
  • 1.5 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • 1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 220 °C (425 °F).
  • 3. Smash the potatoes on a parchment-lined tray using a glass or fork.
  • 4. Spray or drizzle with oil (I used Chosen Foods avocado oil spray), season with salt & pepper.
  • 5. Roast for 40–50 minutes, until crispy and golden on the edges.
  • 6. While they roast, whisk together the dressing (if using homemade) in a large bowl.
  • 7. Add the cucumber, red onion, parsley, dill, and chives to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to combine.
  • 8. Once the potatoes are crispy and slightly cooled, add them to the bowl and gently toss everything together.
  • 9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 1170mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 415kcal
Cost: $6–$8 USD
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Crispy potato salad, dairy-free potato salad, healthy BBQ recipes, lemon garlic dressing, vegan smashed potato salad