Smashed Potato Salad

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Get ready to level up your summer salad game with a twist that will blow your taste buds away! Introducing the ultimate summer salad featuring crispy tater tots, fresh summer vegetables, and flavorful tomatoes topped with crunchy golden bites of potato perfection glazed with balsamic dressing. It's like adding a burst of flavor and texture to your salad that will have you coming back for more!

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Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 5-6 servings

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ingredients

For the Potatoes

  • 1 package frozen tater tots
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold Diced Tomatoes

ingredients

For the Balsamic Glaze Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Add taters to a nonstick baking tray, spacing them apart. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Take out of the oven and use a flat glass cup to mash the tater tots. Put them back in the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more until golden and crispy.

  • Step 3

    In a serving bowl add cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, onion and corn.

  • Step 4

    In a separate bowl make dressing by mixing oil, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sugar salt and pepper.

  • Step 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Add crispy tater tots right before serving.