I was reading a recipe for a Spanish potato salad that the headline "advertised" as smoked.  As I read through the article, I realized the only smoked ingredient was the paprika.  That got me to thinking about whether you could ever smoke potatoes -- either whole or in cubes -- and then use in a salad.  It seems to me the smoking might make them develop a skin and they would perhaps not have a good mouth feel when eating.  Or allow any dressing to penetrate.

Has anyone ever smoked potatoes?  If so, how did it turn out?  Ever make a cold potato salad with them?

I used some leftover baked potatoes that had been cooked in the pellet grill. They had, reasonably smokey flavor... I didn't really like the overall flavor of the potato salad. 

Maybe if a special dressing was applied?

I have smoked potatoes before and quite enjoy them.  I usually cut them in small squares and microwave to get them tender and then mix with some olive oil and spices.  Cook for about 30-60 minutes on the smoker.

Do they turn dark? .... You cube potatoes and don't put them in water they start to turn. Does microwaving them negate that?

Do they turn dark? .... You cube potatoes and don't put them in water they start to turn. Does microwaving them negate that?

I don't recall having that issue as they are pretty cooked by the time they hit the pit.  I also leave the skin on them too.