Honey Mustard Smashed Tater Tot Salad
This Honey Mustard Smashed Tater Tot Salad is perfect for all your upcoming summer picnics and parties! Crispy Tater Tots, celery, onions and bacon all tossed in a super simple tangy honey mustard dressing make for a salad everyone is sure to enjoy!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 32-oz. bag Tater Tots
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp. honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2/3 cup bacon bits, I use Hormel Black Label real bacon (in the salad dresing aisle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large or two medium baking sheets with parchment paper. Bake the tots for 10 minutes first and then remove the tray from the oven and smash each tot with the flat bottom of a glass. Sprinkle the smashed tots with salt and pepper, then place the tots back in the oven and continue to bake for an additional 18-22 minutes or until crispy. You want the tots to be in a single layer and you don't want to crowd the sheet pan. If you don't have a sheet pan large enough for all the tots, use two pans.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayo, honey, both mustards and apple cider vinegar and whisk until smooth. You can refrigerate the dressing while the potatoes continue to cook.
- Add your cooked tots to a large bowl with your chopped celery, red onions and bacon bits followed by as much of the dressing as you prefer. You'll toss gently until everything is well coated. Once everything is mixed you can transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
Use as much of the dressing as you prefer. Any leftover dressing can be used as a dip for chicken nuggets, chicken fingers or fresh vegetables.
If you'd rather use fresh bacon, I would cook 4-5 strips in a skillet over medium-high heat until crsip and then chop.