Best 20 Ranch Potato Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Ranch Potato Salad, a harmonious blend of creamy ranch dressing, tender potatoes, and a symphony of vibrant vegetables. This classic American side dish, elevated with homemade ranch dressing, boasts a rich, tangy flavor profile that complements any main course.

As you delve into the article, you'll unveil a treasure trove of culinary delights, including a traditional Ranch Potato Salad recipe that stays true to the classic flavors, a tangy Dijon Ranch Potato Salad that adds a zesty twist, and a vibrant Greek Yogurt Ranch Potato Salad that offers a healthier alternative without compromising taste. Whether you prefer a classic or a modern twist, these recipes have got you covered.

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RANCH POTATO SALAD



Ranch Potato Salad image

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.

KRISTEN'S BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



Kristen's Bacon Ranch Potato Salad image

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

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



Texas Ranch Potato Salad image

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

EASY RANCH POTATO SALAD



Easy Ranch Potato Salad image

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.

BACON AND RANCH POTATO SALAD



Bacon and Ranch Potato Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds whole fingerling potatoes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
3 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely. Slice the potatoes into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Parmesan, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper and mix until well blended. Taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Add the potatoes to the bowl along with most of the bacon and scallions (reserve some of the bacon and scallions for a garnish) and gently mix. Transfer to a serving bowl or cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with the reserved bacon and scallions before serving.

RANCH RED SKIN POTATO SALAD



Ranch Red Skin Potato Salad image

Easy to make, great for potluck picnics, and you make it the night before so you can grab and go.

Provided by ANGELOFRAA

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 red potatoes
6 slices bacon
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) container ranch-style dip (such as T. Marzettis®)

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and refrigerate until cold, then cut into bite-size pieces.
  • While the potatoes simmer, cook the bacon. Place the bacon in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble.
  • Combine the cooked potatoes, crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large bowl. Fold in the ranch dip. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 523.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

RANCH RED SKIN POTATO SALAD



Ranch Red Skin Potato Salad image

Great for the potluck picnics. Also it so easy and you make it the night before so you can just grab it and go.

Provided by Angelofraa

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 medium red potatoes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) container t marzettis ranch dip
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 stalks green onions, sliced,using all white and most of the green (scallions)

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes and let cool, then cut into quarters or smaller if pieces are to big.
  • Then add cooled potatoes and the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
  • Let sit overnight in the fridge to soak up the flavor.
  • Serve cool.

BEAUMONT RANCH POTATO SALAD



Beaumont Ranch Potato Salad image

I have kept this recipe a ranch secret, but I have decided to share it. This is my variation of a French classic garlic potato salad. It is different than the dish that inspired it, but very good and easy as well.

Provided by ranch_maven

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds red potatoes
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons®)
¼ cup tarragon vinegar
¼ cup water
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup real bacon bits
¼ cup chopped dill pickle
¼ cup chopped green onion
3 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the dry Italian dressing mix, tarragon vinegar, water, and olive oil until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
  • Place the hot potatoes into a large bowl, and roughly but thoroughly slice them with a table knife until the potatoes are in chunks. Pour the dressing mixture over the hot potatoes, toss to coat, and let the potatoes cool. Add the celery, bacon bits, dill pickle, and green onion to the potatoes; lightly stir in mayonnaise until all ingredients are well combined, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 38.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 554.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH POTATO SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)



Hidden Valley Ranch Potato Salad Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by á-63580

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds small red potatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup prepared Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing (if using a packet instead of a bottle, you will need milk and mayonnaise to make the dressing)
Paprika
Black Pepper
Salt
Chives

Steps:

  • 1) Cook the potatoes in boiling water 2) Cut slightly cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces 3) In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, and dressing. Toss gently. 4) Add salt and pepper to taste. 5) Dust with paprika. 6) Garnish with chives. 7) Serve warm/at room temperature, or chill for several hours or overnight and serve cold.

AWESOME BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



Awesome Bacon Ranch Potato Salad image

We love this easy-to-make potato salad! A friend of mine at work gave me the idea, and I've played around with this recipe to get it just right. YUMMY!

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 -6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup bacon bits (real bacon bits or pieces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
0.5 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes and drain.
  • Add sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon bits, and ranch dressing mix.
  • Salt and pepper as desired.
  • This is great served warm or cold! Enjoy!

KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD



Kittencal's Ranch Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad image

I have made this many times over the years for large gatherings, everyone loves it and I am always asked for the recipe --- the dressing is wonderful with potatoes or cooked pasta, you may of coarse double the amounts to feed more people --- all ingredients may be adjusted to suit taste, throw in some cooked ham or bacon if desired, plan ahead this salad must chill for at least 3 or more hours before serving, the longer chilling time the better! --- if making the potato salad and prefer a creamier salad then double the dressing amount

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs cooked cubed potatoes (or can use 3 cups cooked macaroni or small shell pasta drained)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 small celery rib, finely diced
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups finely cubed cheddar cheese
4 -5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (more eggs sliced in wedges to garnish around the bowl if desired)
1/2 cup chopped sweet yum-yum pickle (optional, yum-yum pickles are sliced sweet sandwich pickles)
6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, or to taste) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (or use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but good to add in)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes or cooked pasta with peas. celery, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped eggs; toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine relish, mayo, ranch salad dressing and mustard and garlic powder (if using) mix well then add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in chopped yum yum pickles if using; mix to combine.
  • Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavors (the longer chilling time the better!).
  • Delicious!

BUTTERMILK RANCH POTATO SALAD



Buttermilk Ranch Potato Salad image

An easy-to-make ranch dressing with red potatoes makes this potato salad a hit.

Provided by chels420

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 red potatoes, skin on
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup buttermilk
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
8 slices bacon
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let potatoes cool 10 minutes. Cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool 5 minutes; chop into small pieces.
  • Assemble potatoes, bacon, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour ranch dressing mixture over salad and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 635.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BACON CHEDDAR RANCH POTATO SALAD



Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad image

This is everyone in my house's favorite summertime salad. It's just as good if you use your favorite pasta instead of potatoes. :) Cooking time includes chilling.

Provided by StaciJane

Categories     Potato

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs red potatoes, washed and chopped into 1 inch cubes
4 eggs, hard boiled & chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (5/8 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup bacon, pieces (I use Hornell real bacon pieces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 celery ribs, diced
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes until tender and rinse under cold water. Mix the mayo, ranch dressing mix and mustard until blended. Combine the remaining ingredients and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 190.7, Sodium 634.8, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 17.1

BACON-RANCH POTATO SALAD



Bacon-Ranch Potato Salad image

Whether it's packed for lunch or shared for a picnic, who can resist a heaping helping of this creamy combo?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb small red potatoes (about 10), quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon or 6 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.2-oz package), chopped
1/2 cup ranch dressing

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven or 5-quart saucepan, place potatoes and salt. Add water just to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well. Cool slightly.
  • Place potatoes in large bowl. Add tomatoes, celery, chives and bacon.
  • Stir in ranch dressing. Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



Texas Ranch Potato Salad image

Not your typical mustard & mayonnaise potato salad. These potatoes are slathered in a rich ranch dressing with bacon pieces to top it off. Tasty!

Provided by tiggityten

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs peeled white potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods)
6 hard-boiled eggs (Quartered)
1/2 lb pepper bacon, crumbled
2 cups celery
1 bunch green onion
1/2 ounce ranch dressing mix

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.
  • Fry bacon until crunchy, drain fat & cool.
  • Mix Eggs and Celery into the bowl of potatoes, then stir the mayonnaise mixture until well distributed. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir. Serve.

RANCH RED SKIN POTATO SALAD



RANCH RED SKIN POTATO SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Freeze/Chill     Tailgating

Yield 8-12 people

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 medium red potatoes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) container t marzettis ranch dip
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 stalks green onions, sliced,using all white and most of the green (scallions)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the potatoes and let cool, then cut into quarters or smaller if pieces are to big. 2. Then add cooled potatoes and the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix. 3. Let sit overnight in the fridge to soak up the flavor. 4. Serve cool.

RANCH HOUSE POTATO SALAD BY FREDA



Ranch House Potato Salad By Freda image

Secrets of a Restruant, I made a ton of this in my day.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Potato Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 lg cooked and peeled potatoes
6 lg boiled eggs, peeled & chopped
5 stalks chopped celery
1 Cup chopped onion
1 1/2 Cups dill pickles, chopped
DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD
2 Cups mayonaise
1/2 Cup mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder with parsley

Steps:

  • 1. in Large stock pot, Mix the Following Peel and dice Cooked Potatoes, add; Diced boiled eggs, add; Chopped celery add; chopped onions add; chopped dill pickles toss well.
  • 2. Mix Dressing ingredients all together in bowl, Stir well. Add to Potato Salad mix. Toss well to coat. Salt and peper to taste, if Needed. Pour into serving Bowl, Chill in refer til serving time. Tip: Best if made day before serving for seasonings to marinate.

AWESOME "COOKOUT" BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD



Awesome

I don't like just ANY potato salad. But there is a local BBQ restaurant that I, along with MANY others agree is THE BEST potato salad there is. In my opinion, this recipe is a close second, (or at least I like it almost as much.) When bringing this to a potluck event, I have been asked for the recipe and told it was the best...

Provided by Dene Mitzel

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium red potatoes
lemon pepper
garlic salt
onion powder
6 slice bacon
3 whole green onions, diced
1 c ranch dressing
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cut potatoes into cubes and place in microwaveable dish. Season with lemon pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cover and mircowave on high for 10 minutes.
  • 2. While potatoes are cooking, use kitchen shears to dice bacon into small pieces; place in a small skillet. Cook bacon until brown and crispy. Remove bacon and let drain on paper towel lined plate.
  • 3. Stir potatoes, cover and microwave for another 5 minutes on high, or until potatoes are tender.
  • 4. Remove potatoes from microwave; stir in bacon and the remaining ingredients. Cover and let chill.

RANCH POTATO SALAD



Ranch Potato Salad image

This potato salad could be served at any luncheon or picnic. Preparation time is 10 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Creamy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, peeled and cubed
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
½ cup fat free ranch dressing
¾ cup diced celery
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ cup chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ranch salad dressing, celery, peas, paprika, scallions and salt and pepper.
  • Add the potatoes, toss and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 267.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

PEPPERCORN RANCH POTATO SALAD



Peppercorn Ranch Potato Salad image

A delightfully different potato salad strictly for black pepper lovers. Preparation time does not include any time to chill.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs red potatoes, about 8 medium
1 (8 ounce) bottle peppercorn ranch dressing
8 eggs
8 slices bacon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place cold eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water to about 1 inch. Heat over medium high heat until boiling. Cook 10 minutes, drain, and cover with cold water; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, pan fry bacon to desired crispness, or use your favorite method to cook bacon. Cut into 1 inch pieces and drain on paper toweling. Set aside.
  • Clean potatoes and place in another saucepan; cover with water. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cut into quarters, or dice if you prefer. Set aside to cool.
  • Peel cooled eggs. Remove yolks to a large bowl. Rough chop egg whites. Add the Peppercorn Ranch Salad Dressing to the egg yolks in the bowl and combine. Add remaining ingredients and stir together. Chill 2 hours, then serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your potato salad.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still firm.
  • Let the potatoes cool completely before adding the dressing. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand when adding the dressing. You can always add more, but it's difficult to take it away.
  • Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices as desired.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or vegetables before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Ranch potato salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. With a few simple tips, you can make the best ranch potato salad ever.

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