Best 8 Easy Ranch Potato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of potato salad reinvented with a creamy and flavorful ranch dressing. This delightful dish is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side to your favorite grilled meats. With two variations to choose from, you'll be able to satisfy any craving.

Embark on a culinary journey with the classic Ranch Potato Salad, featuring tender potatoes coated in a smooth and tangy ranch dressing, complemented by crisp celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Alternatively, embark on a taste sensation with the Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, where crispy bacon adds a smoky and savory element to the creamy ranch dressing, making it an irresistible treat.

Whichever variation you choose, you'll be delighted by the explosion of flavors and textures in each bite. The fluffy potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and silky dressing come together harmoniously to create a dish that is both refreshing and satisfying.

So, gather your ingredients and prepare to elevate your next gathering with this extraordinary Ranch Potato Salad. Let's dive into the easy-to-follow recipes and bring this culinary delight to life!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



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Texas Ranch Potato Salad

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Sides

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
kosher salt
2 tablespoons relish
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 ribs celery

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce to medium and simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
  • Drain potatoes and place in the fridge to chill. Meanwhile, whisk together the relish, mayonnaise, mustard and ranch seasoning mix until well-combined.
  • Remove chilled potatoes from the fridge and stir in eggs and celery. Pour dressing mixture over the potato mixture and stir gently to coat.
  • Season to taste if needed. Refrigerate for at least one hour prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts :

RANCH POTATO SALAD



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I make this creamy potato salad with cheese, bacon and ranch salad dressing. My sister asked for the recipe as soon as she tried it. -Lynn Breunig, Wind Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds red potatoes
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (2.8 ounces) bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (dressing will be thick). Drain potatoes and cut into cubes; add to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

RANCH POTATO SALAD



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Made with simple ingredients like sour cream, bacon, ranch seasoning, and red potatoes, this potato salad is creamy and full of flavor.

Provided by Spend With Pennies

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds red potatoes (approx. 7 medium or 5 large potatoes)
1 cup bacon (cooked, chopped)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup sour cream
½ cup greek yogurt
1 packet ranch seasoning
3 tablespoons chives (minced)

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes and cut into pieces. Place in a large pot and fill with cold water 1" above the potatoes.
  • Simmer potatoes for 16-18 minutes or until tender. Drain well and cool completely.
  • Once potatoes are cooled, combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the potatoes, bacon, and cheese. Toss to combine and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 594 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is another pool party favorite. It is very easy and quick to make yet very flavorful and real tasty It is perfect for a hot summer day or any day for that matter. The recipe can be adapted to suit your individual tastes by making additions or deletions. Feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand.

Provided by Guava Girl

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
3 lbs small red potatoes (boiled & cubed)
4 -5 slices bacon, fried crisp and then crumbled (or use Hormel bacon pieces (about 1/2 jar)
1 bunch green onion
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Combine dressing mix with mayonnaise and water.
  • You may also use the bottled Ranch dressing.
  • in place of the Ranch mix, mayo,& water.
  • Add potatoes, celery, bacon, and onions.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Chill.

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is not your usual mustard mayo potato salad. These potatoes are slathered in a rich ranch dressing and bacon pieces. My family and friends love this potato salad! It is requested at every cook-out.

Provided by 8BREAK

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups mayonnaise
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 pound bacon slices
5 pounds unpeeled red potatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise and green onion. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Cool.
  • Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir to distribute. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 503.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SIMPLE RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad recipe is simple and different. Even people that typically don't care for potato salad will like this, we think. It's super creamy and the ranch flavor is mild. Bacon is a great complement to the flavor - adds texture and saltiness. A great addition to your summer BBQ or picnic.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg dry ranch salad dressing mix (1 oz pkg)
2 c mayonnaise, light
3/4 c chopped scallions
1 lb bacon
5 lb red-skinned potatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Chop unpeeled potatoes into cubes, place in large pot and cover with water. Boil over med-high heat until fork tender.
  • 2. Drain, let cool.
  • 3. In medium bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise and scallions. Cover, refrigerate while potatoes cool.
  • 4. On microwaveable plate cover bacon with paper towels and microwave until crisp, cool, crumble.
  • 5. Stir mayonnaise mix into potatoes, gently.
  • 6. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve.

ORIGINAL RANCH ROASTED POTATOES



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Red potatoes are tossed in oil and ranch seasoning and roasted until brown and crisp to make this effortless side dish.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hidden Valley®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
  • Add Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking pan for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 26.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

KRISTEN'S BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is the easiest recipe because it can be altered in so many ways. Add a little taco seasoning to spice it up -- or you can add other veggies for texture.

Provided by KristenB

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 ¼ cups cooked bacon, crumbled
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 bunches green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water until cool.
  • Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a small bowl until well-blended. Transfer the potatoes, bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onions to a large bowl. Stir in the sour cream mixture until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1101.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use a bag of pre-washed and chopped potatoes.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a creamy potato salad, use mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt.
  • To add some extra flavor, try adding chopped bacon, celery, or onion to the potato salad.
  • If you're making the potato salad ahead of time, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This easy ranch potato salad is a delicious and versatile side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're having a backyard barbecue, a potluck, or a family dinner, this potato salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try.

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