Crispy Smashed Potato Salad: The Best Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
Learn how to make the best crispy smashed potato salad that is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, featuring turkey bacon for a savory kick.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, boil the baby potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Once cooked, crumble it and set it aside.
- Drain the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Gently smash each potato with a fork.
- Drizzle the smashed potatoes with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and chopped green onions.
- Add the crispy potatoes and crumbled turkey bacon into the mixing bowl, and gently combine.
- Serve warm or cold, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in some herbs like dill or parsley.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Crispy Smashed Potato Salad, Potato Salad, Easy Potato Salad, Turkey Bacon Salad