Smashed Potato and Cucumber Salad

Prep time: 20-25 mins
Cook time:
 1 hr 15 mins
Serves: 
6

Ingredients:

  • 1kg small potatoes
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 telegraph cucumbers
  • 3 spring onions (sliced)
  • 1/2 bunch coriander (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 4 Tbsp chilli oil
  • 2 Tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to season

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 220C. Boil the potatoes for 8-10 minutes until fork tender, then drain and let them stand for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to a lined baking tray and toss with 2 Tbsp oil. Smash the potatoes down with a glass and brush over remaining oil. Sprinkle over flakey salt and cracked black pepper and roast for 50-60 minutes or crispy and golden brown.
  2. To make the sauce, combine yoghurt, tahini, minced garlic, chilli oil, soy sauce and vinegar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and set aside.
  3. Use a rolling pin to smash the cucumbers, then chop into small pieces. Add the chopped cucumber to a serve, toss with 1 Tbsp of salt and stand for 5 minutes. Rinse with water then add to the sauce along with the spring onions and coriander and mix to coat.
  4. To assemble, add half the cucumber mix to a bowl, followed by half the potatoes, then layer the rest of the cucumber mix and the potatoes. Sprinkle over some more spring onion greens and devour!

Ingredients for Smashed Potato and Cucumber Salad