Crispy Smashed Potato Salad With Pickled Herring

In this recipe, we’ve taken your classic potato salad and given it a crispy protein twist.

That’s right! Our crispy smashed potato salad delivers the satisfying crunch of oven-roasted baby potatoes, but with the smooth, creamy sauce you know and love. Boosted by a generous helping of Greek yogurt, pickled herring pieces, fresh herbs and pickles, this salad is a crowd-pleaser. Take this dish to your next dinner party and your friends will be begging for the recipe!

Servings: 4-6 people (side serving)

Prep Time: ~15 minutes | Cook time: ~1 hour

Ingredients

• 750g baby potatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 handful fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 handful fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1-2 pickles, diced
• 1 cucumber, deseeded and diced
• 300g pickled herring fillets, diced
• Red onion (from the pickled herring jar)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 420°F.
2. Begin by boiling the potatoes. In a large pot of salted water, boil your baby potatoes for around 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and leave to steam dry for approximately 5 minutes.
3. Once the potatoes are done and the oven is preheated, transfer your potatoes to a lined baking tray. Using a spatula or the bottom of a glass, flatten each potato. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper, then transfer to the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes (flipping halfway to ensure even colour and crisp).
4. While the potatoes are roasting, begin making the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, fresh herbs, and a crack of salt and pepper. 
5. Once the potatoes are crispy and golden, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Add the potatoes to the mixing bowl, along with the pickle, cucumber, and herring. Toss to coat.
6. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and top with a few pieces of pickled red onion from the pickled herring jar and a final sprinkling of fresh herbs. Enjoy straight away for that delightful crunch!

Notes

• Not a fan of pickled herring? This recipe could also be made using pieces of our hot-smoked salmon or lox!
• Can’t be bothered to smash and roast your potatoes? Simply halve your baby potatoes and cook them in an air fryer until crispy.

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