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Smashed Potato Salad

1 hr + 25 min

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This potato salad is revolutionary. It's going to be your new favourite salad, guaranteed. It's the viral smashed potato salad, and it's viral for good reason with its irresistible combination of crispy spiced potatoes, creamy dressing, and crisp, fresh veggies.

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Total

1 hr + 25 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr + 10 min

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Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 35 oz (1000 g)
    baby potatoes
  • ¼ cup (60 mL)
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp (2 g)
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (2 g)
    onion powder
  • ½ tsp
    paprika powder
  • ½ tsp
    salt

Dressing

  • ¾ cup (180 mL)
    unsweetened soy yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 mL)
  • 1
    lemon, juiced
  • 1
    garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tsp (10 mL)
    dijon mustard
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL)
  • ¼ tsp
    salt

Assembly

  • 1
    cucumber, chopped
  • ½
    small red onion, minced
  • 2 Tbsp (2 g)
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp (2 g)
    fresh dill, chopped

Directions

  1. Cook the potatoes in a large pot of salted simmering water, for 15 - 20 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, mix the oil with the spices in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. When the potatoes are cooked, drain and pat dry, then line two baking trays and preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C)*.
  4. Flatten the potatoes on the baking tray into 1 cm thick disks using the bottom of a cup.
  5. Brush the spiced oil onto the smashed potatoes, reserving the leftover oil for later. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Give the potatoes a flip, brush on the leftover oil and bake for another 20 - 30 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  7. Meanwhile, mix together all the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  8. Add the veggies and mix again.
  9. When the potatoes are done, let them cool for a few minutes, then toss them in the large bowl as well, and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • * We used top and bottom heating (not fan-assisted/convection).

Storage

  • This salad is best when enjoyed immediately after assembling.
  • Alternatively, store the baked smashed potatoes and the salad dressing ingredients separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Grains & Starches 66%

baby potatoes

Proteins 8%

unsweetened soy yogurt

Fruits & Veggies 26%

lemon

garlic clove

cucumber

small red onion

fresh parsley

fresh dill

Calcium

unsweetened soy yogurt

Fat

olive oil

vegan mayonnaise

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Antonija - Nov. 4, 2024, 2:33 p.m.

Excellent recipe, preparing it will be worth your while. The salad dressing is perfect.


Roman Safonov - Oct. 4, 2024, 4:53 p.m.

I just made it, it is really delicious and I will very probably do it again in the near future. But one thing I got to mention, the marinade for the potatos was a little bit to short for the other side of the potatos, so that I could only cover like half of those. So just gonna add a bit of extra oil the next time. :)


Kira - Sept. 28, 2024, 11:16 a.m.

Really really yummy.
My boyfriend said it was the best potato salad he ever had.:)


Bojana Ristić - Sept. 17, 2024, 3:29 a.m.

Wow! So delicious!! I am planning to make this for my mom when I visit her, because she loves potato salads. I know she will enjoy this one. 😊

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 17, 2024, 9:37 p.m.

Awe we hope your mom loves the smashed potato salad recipe, Bojana 🤗


india - Sept. 7, 2024, 3:09 p.m.

Delish!


Nina - Aug. 29, 2024, 4:23 p.m.

Out of this world 😍 I can't get enough of this salad and catch myself making it over and over again, it's just too delicious to be true 🤤


Maria De Iturbide - Aug. 28, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

Lovely and delicious! Just a heads up, my potatoes got a bit burned in the second baked before the 15 min. So just keep a close eye on them ;)

The dressing is lovely! Thank you Sadia and team 🌱


Sharon - Aug. 27, 2024, 7:33 p.m.

Incredible flavors. Fresh but also 'cosy'. I made this recipe purely because I think it looks great haha. Dill and parsley are ingredients that I never really use, but I'm glad I made it. I will definitely make this potato salad more often, and also the smashed potatoes alone.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 28, 2024, 9:26 p.m.

So happy to hear that the potato salad recipe was enjoyed, Sharon, thank you 🙌


Monika - Aug. 21, 2024, 12:50 p.m.

Hi Limes Crew!

I'd love to make this salad for a surprise party and therefore need to prepare it ahead. Has anyone done this already and has tips on how to keep the potatoes crispy? Is it enough to just assemble it directly before serving, so to store the crispy smashed potatoes seperately from the rest of the salad?

Any help and suggestions are very welcome!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 25, 2024, 9:43 p.m.

Hiya Monika, how exciting that you're considering the smashed potato salad for the surprise party! You could store the baked smashed potatoes and the salad dressing ingredients separately in airtight containers in the fridge to help prevent the potatoes from getting soggy 🤗


Laura - Aug. 18, 2024, 11:20 a.m.

I’ve made this recipe twice now and i think it’s worth boiling the potatoes for longer than 15 minutes. Definitely follow the guidance of boiling until tender. That being said, the flavours are just unreal and the creativity of baking the potatoes is so smart!


Nataša Čumić - Aug. 12, 2024, 11:49 a.m.

Loved it!


Alexis - Aug. 11, 2024, 11:17 a.m.

Loved the crispy potatoes with the creamy dressing!!


Heather - Aug. 10, 2024, 7:51 p.m.

Wow, the flavours are just amazing! These are definitely going to be a regular in our house!


Cheryl Collins - Aug. 7, 2024, 10:57 a.m.

Loved the dressing and potatoes but I might leave out dill next time this is just personal taste


Julija St - Aug. 3, 2024, 8:05 p.m.

Forgot to put 5 stars in my previous comment, so here they are


Julija St - Aug. 3, 2024, 8:04 p.m.

This recipe is phenomenal! Instead of boiling the potatoes, i threw them in the ikea's glass container, added couple of tbsp of water, out silicone cover in top and microwaved for 5-7 minutes. Definitely saved some time! I also used an airfryer, instead of the oven, and it took around 15 minutes to finish the potatoes.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 4, 2024, 4:25 a.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the recipe, Julija! ✨


Chrysiida - Aug. 3, 2024, 5:41 p.m.

I made this with my dad and though it took a bit longer to make than a regular potato salad recipe, it turned out fantastic! My dad gave it an 8/10, which means that he is in love with it and he is just too stubborn to grade it higher and he even asked me for the recipe! Now I am looking at what other recipe we can try together next time!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 4, 2024, 4:23 a.m.

Aw so glad that the smashed potato salad was enjoyed, Chrysiida! Thank you 🤗


Dorota Kowalska - July 29, 2024, 9:43 p.m.

Fantastic!


Ross - July 28, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

This is incredible. We had to make a couple of subs - went to 2 different supermarkets and neither had cucumbers?! So we used sweet pointy peppers instead. I also forgot to get dijon mustard so had to use the wholegrain mustard we had in the fridge. Subs both worked perfectly! Will be making this regularly, thank you for the recipe!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 28, 2024, 8:46 p.m.

Oh interesting, what are the chances that two locations would be out! We're so glad the smashed potato salad turned out well with your substitutions though, Ross. Thanks for sharing, and happy cooking 😃

Dorota Kowalska - July 29, 2024, 9:47 p.m.

That's tooo weird, we couldn't find cucumbers in two supermarkets today too!
We used half of cucumber we found left in the fridge, it was delicious anyway.


Cass - July 28, 2024, 12:12 p.m.

This is just divine! I am in love with the dressing. All the flavours blend so well together and it’s outrageously delicious. Thank you so much for sharing such a yummy recipe.


ines - July 27, 2024, 1:29 p.m.

i was today years old when i realized i will not make potatoes any other way! why did i ever bother to cut them into fries and bake them - no, boiling, then crushing and brushing them with oil and spices is the way to go.
i like this recipe better than the classic potato salad (although very good as well) here in the app, with the addition of joghurt i tastes just so much fresher.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 28, 2024, 8:02 p.m.

Yayy smashing is such a fun twist on potatoes! So glad that you enjoyed the potato salad, Ines 🤗✨


Markus S. - July 26, 2024, 10:46 a.m.

I have no idea why we have to go with boiling and then into the oven.
I Taste no difference to oven tray potatoes.

Next time I will skip boiling to save time and energy and just use cubed, seasoned oven tray potatoes.
Or even pre poiled potatoes.
Or even potatoe wedges...

I like the base. I can see myself using the rest of the Salad and exchange the potatoes with other stuff, like baked chickpeas, smoked Tofu or even pumpkin.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 26, 2024, 8:10 p.m.

Hi Markus! Boiling first helps the potatoes cook evenly and become tender before crisping up in the oven. Boiling in salted water also helps some of the salt infuse into the potatoes, making them more flavourful. Using cubed or pre-boiled potatoes, or even potato wedges, should work well and save time 🫶


Nykoel - July 25, 2024, 2:10 a.m.

Seriously obsessed with the potatoes in this salad. I will be making those again just on their own.

Most of my family isn’t big on sauces or dressings so I cut the amount of dressing in half and it was a hit.

The only reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because it’s sadly a quite time consuming recipe. I was definitely disappointed to spend 45 minutes preparing the potatoes alone…

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 25, 2024, 5:41 a.m.

Hey Nykoel, we're glad you enjoyed the recipe. It indeed will take around an hour and 25 minutes in total! For a quicker prep, you could try boiling the potatoes in advance or using a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time 😊


Apoorva Tripathi - July 23, 2024, 9:52 p.m.

This is the receipe that made me buy subscription!! Since I don't like dill and parsley, I replace it with cilantro as well as freshly roasted and powdered cumin and a dash of red chilli powder. This receipe is amazing.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 24, 2024, 12:47 a.m.

Hi Apoorva, aw welcome to the PUL App 🤗 your support means the world! So glad that the smashed potato salad was enjoyed with the modifications as well ✨


Tania - July 23, 2024, 5:34 p.m.

Obsesssssed!!


Katharina - July 22, 2024, 9:17 p.m.

LOVE this salad! Didn’t have potatoes so I crispy fried a can of chickpeas with the spices and it was just delicious!


Lyndsey - July 22, 2024, 5:22 p.m.

This was SO delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again!


Millie - July 21, 2024, 9:54 p.m.

Very lekker and perfect for summer! I added some radishes which made it more crunchy and the dressing is very refreshing. A perfect mix of mayo, yoghurt, mustard and agave syrup!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 22, 2024, 4:58 a.m.

Mmm love the idea to add radishes, Millie, thank you!


Amanda - July 20, 2024, 9:30 p.m.

I'm not a huge fan of potato salad but I'm always excited for this one. Definitely worth the time!


Katka - July 18, 2024, 4:39 p.m.

So good!


Shivani Pahwa - July 17, 2024, 4:23 a.m.

Great recipe. What’s the serving size ?

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 17, 2024, 3:54 p.m.

Hey there, Shivani, thanks for the kind words and question! This recipe serves about 4 people, so if untouched it will say the number of servings is "4". Of course, we each have different appetites so the serving size is merely a suggestion. One reason we don't include a more specific serving size, such as grams or cups, is it can often vary. For example, it may be more if vegetables are larger or less if a dish simmers for longer and liquid evaporates. We hope this helps for now 🤗


Viki - July 16, 2024, 11:02 a.m.

100000% worth the time and effort! assemble at the very last minute if you’re taking it to someone’s 💛


Chloe - July 16, 2024, 1:38 a.m.

Delicious recipe! (I added caper/cornichons/green olives because of my love for pickles!)


Eric Altmayer - July 15, 2024, 12:25 a.m.

This is so good! Spectacular recipe!! Definitely going to our next BBQ gathering!!


Sara Cody - July 14, 2024, 7:47 a.m.

Very tasty!


Ann-Marie Kurylak - July 13, 2024, 6:33 p.m.

Really loved this salad, wonderful textures although I dis struggle to get the potatoes crispy enough.
Still delicious and the dressing was just right!


Heidi - July 12, 2024, 2:39 p.m.

Loved it! My potatoes didn't get crispy but it was still delicious.


Marysia - July 12, 2024, 11:08 a.m.

Delicious!! At first I wasn't sure about the amount of lemon juice, but I followed the recipe and it was perfect!


Nour Dukmak - July 12, 2024, 3:30 a.m.

The best part of this salad is the potatoes. Honestly, I could have just made those and it would have been good enough. 😋


aude - July 11, 2024, 1:34 p.m.

Original and delicious !!!


Charity-Angelique Belz - July 10, 2024, 4:59 p.m.

Easy and super yummy. Had to double the amount for the potato marinade as it was not enough for both sides. I would recommend to double the recipe if you want to eat it as an only meal. As a side, I think the number of persons shown in the recipe is fine.


Keala - July 10, 2024, 3:50 p.m.

Perfect for our summer BBQ. Was absolutely devoured by everyone.


Caitleb - July 9, 2024, 3:42 p.m.

Made this last week for a bbq potluck, and was surprised to see the bowl empty even before I got around to get a serving myself! Everyone loved it :) Definitely my go-to salad this summer!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 10, 2024, 7:24 p.m.

Awe how lovely to hear, Caitleb - thank you! 😊


Nevine - July 8, 2024, 6:23 p.m.

Delicious and easy. Love the dressing.


Michaela - July 7, 2024, 4:37 p.m.

Very good!
But i use a lemon press and so it was way too sour, because you get more juice than pressing with the hands like you.


Romane Q - July 6, 2024, 11:10 a.m.

I've done it for friends last weekend. It was a bit of work but the crunch of the potatoes are worth it.


izzi - July 5, 2024, 9:02 p.m.

I wasn't sure about this at all, but made it just following the recipe and it was super! I personally loved the dressing as a great alternative to regular mayo.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 6, 2024, 5:19 a.m.

So thrilled that you enjoyed the smashed potato salad, Izzi 🤩


LiteralQuirk - July 5, 2024, 8:47 p.m.

Making this today for grill-out! The moment I heard the “crrrrunch!” in the video, I knew I’d be making this ASAP
♥️🍋‍🟩♥️


Devika Tiwari - July 5, 2024, 5:51 p.m.

Delicious, thank you for the perfect summer recipe!


Lsapien - July 3, 2024, 9:40 p.m.

Another hit! Loved it


Kathy - July 3, 2024, 9:22 p.m.

Served this at my birthday bash and everyone loved it!


Julia - July 3, 2024, 8:33 p.m.

Great salad! I am going to make it again for sure 😍 Followed recipe exactly how was written, everything worked perfectly!


Linda - July 3, 2024, 8:13 p.m.

Oh yumm, I can't wait to make this delicious looking salad! I do need meal prep advice though - is it okay to make the salad and let it stand for a few hours or would the potatoes become mushy?

Julia - July 3, 2024, 8:31 p.m.

I’ve made that today, had that waiting in the fridge for a few hours. Potatoes were not nudge but not that crunchy as right from the oven :)

Julia - July 3, 2024, 8:32 p.m.

Potatoes were not mushy**

Linda - July 3, 2024, 9:20 p.m.

Okay, cool! Thanks so much, Julia!

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 3, 2024, 11:42 p.m.

Thanks for the question, Linda, and insight, Julia! This salad is indeed best when enjoyed immediately after assembling. You could store the baked smashed potatoes and the salad dressing ingredients separately in airtight containers in the fridge to help prevent the potatoes from getting soggy if making it an advance 🙂


Miya Hara - July 3, 2024, 5:51 p.m.

I love this recipe, the crispy potatoes make it really tasty! 😊


Preethi - July 1, 2024, 7:11 p.m.

This looked soo good and I really wanted it to hit the spot, but it just tasted like Indian 'raita' plus some added potatoes 😭 I'm not a big fan of raita so this wasn't the great dish I thought it would be, but still good :)

Note: I did add only 1/2 to 3/4th of the mayo the recipe called for tho, so I'm not sure how much that contributed to this!!

Michaela - July 7, 2024, 4:27 p.m.

If you change things in recipes, they would not taste like the original! In my opinion you cant rate the ,,bad" taste.
As a German (the dressing is like the german dressing for potato salad), i can say if you use less mayo, it dont taste like it should taste😉


Anna - July 1, 2024, 4:55 p.m.

Hello from Germany. This potato salad is soooo good. I need to make this again soon! Thanks for the recipe. 🌷


Porfiria Garza - June 30, 2024, 9:17 p.m.

Very refreshing and delicious. I adjusted the amounts of onion to my taste and it is so good. You have to watch your potatoes because my oven cooks quickly so one batch got overcooked. Ends were burnt.I suggest starting with 15 minutes and adding time if you need more. Loved it

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 1, 2024, 5:07 p.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience and tip for the smashed potato salad, Porfiria 😃


sha ach - June 29, 2024, 7:31 p.m.

Love it! I added more yoghurt so it was slighly more soupy as a stand in for cold soup, perfect for late summer dinner.


lisa - June 29, 2024, 1:53 p.m.

So gooood 😍


Kathleen Haas - June 29, 2024, 9:34 a.m.

Is it possible to make the potatoes in advance a few hours ?

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 29, 2024, 5:44 p.m.

Hi Kathleen, you bet! The baked smashed potatoes stay freshest in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days 🙂


clara - June 28, 2024, 6:23 p.m.

this is hands down the best potato salad recipe ever🤤🌟

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 28, 2024, 6:39 p.m.

Such a huge compliment, Clara! Thanks for the glowing review :)


Maggie - June 26, 2024, 10:10 a.m.

I thought this was spectacular, especially the flavours from the yoghurt sauce and the fresh herbs. Huge thumbs up from my non-vegan dad too.


Amela - June 25, 2024, 10:31 a.m.

This was so delicious! So worth it to make the potatoes crispy, this makes the salad so addictive. I made half the batch because it's just me en my partner to keep it fresh but dissappinted I didn't make more... So so yummy! ❤️

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 28, 2024, 4:54 a.m.

So thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Amela!


Shawna - June 25, 2024, 7:46 a.m.

omg this was SO good!! will 100000% make again!


Suzanne - June 25, 2024, 3:55 a.m.

This was delicious! Added some tomatoes and feta, will make again!


Beli - June 24, 2024, 9:50 p.m.

This one was stellar. So, so good. It takes time to make, but absolutely worth it.


Pam - June 24, 2024, 7:18 p.m.

You never disappoint. Outstanding


Vee - June 24, 2024, 7:10 p.m.

Can we use yellow potatoes instead of baby ones?

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 25, 2024, 11:32 p.m.

Hiya, Vee! Yes, you can use yellow potatoes instead of baby ones if you'd like. We'd just recommend cutting them into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking and crispiness.


meital - June 24, 2024, 5:40 p.m.

I typically never touch potato salad as I find it mushy & bland, but this was a total game changer! The fresh lemon & dill keep it light and fresh and keeping the smashed potato’s separated but cooking it key to keeping them crispy and delicious! 10/10 per usual :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 28, 2024, 4:53 a.m.

Gosh we're so excited to hear that the smashed potato salad was a success, Meital! Thanks a bunch 🙌


Monarae M - June 24, 2024, 4:17 a.m.

The plus - as always, PULs recipe app is awesome & easy to follow! But, I'm sorry to say I was under-whelmed by this recipe. I liked the potatoes. I liked the dressing but together, not so much. It wasn't bad, but it certainly didn't satisfy my comfort food cravings. In part, my version didn't look anything like the picture - mine turned out more like potato chips (aka crisps) in Tzatziki. The dressing to potatoes ratio was way off & my crisps were drowning in dressing - rather than lightly coated - despite following the recipe verbatim. I'll be adding a lot of other veggies & treating the potatoes more like croutons. Admittedly it could be I was just expecting something different. Be that said - this salad is still worth a try. You might enjoy it!

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 25, 2024, 11:20 p.m.

Hello Monarae, we're sad to hear the recipe didn't meet our 5-star goal 🌟 Did you use a scale to measure your ingredients? This helps make sure we add enough ingredients, especially the potatoes. If so, then the yogurt is likely the culprit. There can be some variation from brand-to-brand so we wonder if yours might have been more runny than ours? We use the brand Alpro in case it helps :)


Anna D - June 23, 2024, 8:25 p.m.

When I saw this recipe in the video I knew I had to instantly make this for supper. It did not disappoint!
Soo crunchy and flavorful!
I swapped some of the veggies in the salad to accommodate what was in the fridge but is still turned out amazing! I used green onion instead of red and added sweetheart salad and cherry tomatoes. Highly recommend!

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 25, 2024, 11:11 p.m.

Hi Anna, aw we're so happy to hear it enjoyed with the substitutions! Thanks for the glowing review 🤗