KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD

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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!

Tanya Lamoree
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lacey Wilkerson
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Haris Kazmi
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This is my go-to recipe for potato salad. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of bacon and cheese, which gives it a really nice flavor.


Twumasi Twumasikofi
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the macaroni is cooked just right. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gangamala Minerals
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I made this potato salad for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy dressing and the perfectly cooked potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Monica Mwangi
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Catarina loyalty family
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


William “neko” Elizondo
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This is my go-to recipe for potato salad. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of bacon and cheese, which gives it a really nice flavor.


Rabeya Akter
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I've been making this macaroni salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the macaroni is cooked just right. I highly recommend this recipe!


Edenabuohien Jackson
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I made this potato salad for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy dressing and the perfectly cooked potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


MD RASSELL MAHMOUD
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This is the best macaroni salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and tangy, and the macaroni is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


_Pixieym_
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bruce Donaldson Jr
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This is my go-to recipe for potato salad. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of bacon and cheese, which gives it a really nice flavor.


Z.A Siddiqui
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I made this macaroni salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked just right. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md.shahalom Mia
mia@hotmail.fr

I've been making this potato salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ranch dressing is so flavorful and the potatoes are always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Haji Ismaeel
h_ismaeel99@hotmail.com

This recipe was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy, tangy dressing and the perfectly cooked potatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


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