Description
This recipe delivers a superior roasted potato salad featuring perfectly crisp potatoes tossed in a tangy, savory dressing, suitable for serving warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).
- Toss the cut potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the edges are golden brown and crisp and the centers are tender.
- While the potatoes roast, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Remove the roasted potatoes from the oven and immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- While the potatoes are still warm, pour about two-thirds of the dressing over them. Gently toss to coat. The warmth helps the potatoes absorb the flavor.
- Add the sliced red onion, chopped celery, and crumbled bacon (if using) to the bowl. Toss again gently.
- Add more dressing as needed until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Serve the salad warm or allow it to cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape well after roasting, preventing mushiness.
- For a German-style variation, omit the mayonnaise and use only the vinegar, mustard, and bacon fat for the dressing base.
- You can prepare the potatoes and dressing up to one day ahead; combine just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 15