Smashed Tater Tot Potato Salad

It is playoff season which means we all need some game day eats – because even if you don’t want to watch the game, the food is reason enough to stick around. Especially if you make this Smashed Tater Tot Potato Salad! It is easier to make than a traditional potato salad AND it is so freaking good. Crispy potatoes, a delicious dressing…it is a win-win!

here’s what you need

ingredients

• frozen tater tots
• vegan mayo
• red onion
• celery
• garlic
• yellow mustard
• apple cider vinegar
• flat leaf parsley
• garlic salt
• pepper

equipment

You just need a baking sheet and a mixing bowl!

steps

step 1: make the tots

The ease of this recipe comes from using frozen tater tots. And come on, who doesn’t love a tot?

Add some parchment paper to a baking sheet and spread the tots out in an even layer. Check the package instructions for how to cook them. My package said to cook them for 20 minutes, but I did 30 because I wanted them extra crispy.

When you pull them out of the oven use a heavy glass (or another baking sheet) to smash the tots.

step 2: make the dressing

While the tots are in the oven, we are going to whip up the dressing.

Dice up some celery, red onion, parsley & garlic and add them to a big mixing bowl. Add in the vegan mayo, vinegar, mustard and dry seasonings.

Give everything a mix and taste it. You can adjust the dry seasonings and vinegar to taste at this point.

step 3: assemble & serve

Add the smashed tots to the dressing and give everything a toss.

While this recipe is easy to make, it does need to be eaten right away. If you put this in the fridge the tots will get soggy and absorb the dressing. So, be ready to prepare everything and start eating.

This would be amazing with a vegan hot dog or vegan burger!

tips & tricks

My tater tot bag said to cook them for 20 minutes. I ended up cooking them for 30 to make sure they were extra crispy!

This is best served right away – if you put it in the fridge the tots will get soggy and absorb the dressing.