This warm potato salad swaps out boiled potatoes for crispy, roasted ones, bringing out their natural sweetness while keeping them tender on the inside. Tossed with a zesty, herby dressing and crunchy onions, it’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or any meal!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4-6
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~280
🛒 Ingredients
For the Roasted Potatoes:
- 🥔 2 lbs baby potatoes, quartered
- 🛢 3 tbsp olive oil
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🥄 ½ tsp black pepper
- 🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
- 🌶 ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
For the Dressing:
- 🛢 3 tbsp olive oil
- 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
- 🥄 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🌿 1 tsp dried or fresh parsley
- 🌿 1 tsp dried basil
- 🥄 ½ tsp salt & black pepper
For Mixing:
- 🧅 ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 🌿 ¼ cup fresh parsley or chives, chopped
- 🧀 ¼ cup crumbled feta or Parmesan cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, toss the warm roasted potatoes with red onions, fresh herbs, and dressing.
- Add crumbled feta or Parmesan, if using.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Roasting brings out deep, caramelized potato flavor!
✔️ No mayo—light, fresh, and zesty!
✔️ Crunchy, herby, and perfectly balanced.
✔️ Great for meal prep—flavors develop as it sits!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Use Yukon Gold or baby potatoes for the best texture.
✅ For extra crunch, add toasted nuts like walnuts or almonds.
Enjoy your Roasted Potato Salad—crispy, herby, and bursting with flavor! 🥔🔥🥗 Let me know if you need more delicious side dish ideas! 😊