Smashed Potato Salad
Potato salad recipes are like basset hounds—I can never have too many. And this smashed potato salad is wonderful for several different reasons. First, it has tons of texture. The potatoes are boiled, then smashed flat and baked until they're golden and crispy. Plus there's crumbled bacon in the salad; those crunchy elements combined with the creaminess of the dressing are a delight in themselves. This potato salad is also loaded with flavor from the aforementioned butter-roasted potatoes and smoky bacon, along with a trio of fresh herbs and garlic. Bring this to any party, cookout, church potluck, or picnic you have this summer to go with ribs, fried chicken, or burgers. It's a fun spin on one of the most classic summer side dishes and I guarantee you're going to love it.
- 3 lb. baby Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 Tbsp. salted butter, melted
- 1 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers