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A bowl of creamy potato salad topped with crispy fried onions, sliced red chilies, and chopped herbs. Elegant gold-toned serving tongs lie atop the salad, and a lacy pink tablecloth partially covers the table beneath the bowl.
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Crispy, Spicy Potato Salad

Yield: 6 servings
Author: Shayma Saadat

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 cup 240ml full-fat yogurt
  • ½ cup 60g gherkins finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp gherkin brine
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or Korean Gochugaru
  • ¼ cup 10g dill coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup10g coriander coarsely chopped

Potatoes

  • 1 lb 450g baby potatoes washed and scrubbed
  • ¼ cup 60ml vegetable oil

Salad/Vegetables

  • 1 cup 120g cucumber deseeded with a spoon and finely diced
  • 1 cup 100g radishes finely diced
  • 1 cup 175g red or yellow onion diced

Garnish

  • ½ cup 75g shelled pistachios or walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1 red chili deseeded and finely sliced on the diagonal

Instructions

  • Start by whisking together the yogurt, gherkins (and brine), Aleppo pepper (or gochugaru), sea salt, and chopped herbs in a medium bowl. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the baby potatoes and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until just fork-tender. Drain well and let cool slightly.
  • Spread half the oil onto a large baking sheet, then arrange the potatoes in an even layer. Using the back of a jar or a glass, gently press down to flatten each potato slightly. Drizzle with the remaining oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast on the center rack for 27-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
  • While the potatoes roast, combine the cucumber, radishes, and red onion in a large mixing bowl. When the potatoes have cooled slightly, use tongs to gently toss them with the salad and dressing, reserving a quarter of the potatoes to layer on top for extra crunch.
  • Finish with pistachios (or walnuts) and sliced red chili, layering the reserved crispy potatoes over the top. Serve immediately for the best texture.