PrintCrispy Smashed Potato Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Upgrade your side dish with this crispy smashed potato salad. We mix perfectly smashed, crisp potatoes with a cool, herby tzatziki dressing for a memorable summer side.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 60 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs small potatoes (like Yukon Gold)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Spread the cooked potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently smash each potato with the bottom of a glass or a potato masher until flattened but still mostly intact.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While the potatoes cool, prepare the tzatziki dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and mint. Stir until mixed.
- Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until the dressing is smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the slightly cooled smashed potatoes and the diced red onion.
- Pour the tzatziki dressing over the potatoes and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Serve this crispy potato salad warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil the potatoes for the last 2 minutes after baking. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
- If you do not have fresh dill or mint, use 1 teaspoon of dried dill and 1/2 teaspoon of dried mint, but fresh herbs provide better flavor for this tzatziki recipe.
- This dish makes a great Memorial Day side or a new summer recipe addition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 10