Creamy No Mayo Potato Salad made with ranch dressing instead of mayonnaise. Tender red potatoes are boiled to perfection, mingle with crisp celery and finely chopped onion and then covered in 3/4 cup of Ranch Salad Dressing.
No Mayo Potato Salad
I know not everyone loves potato salad made with mayonnaise, so to make it super creamy we’re going to use ranch salad dressing instead!
This potato salad is made in 20 minutes and only uses 6 ingredients. And what a bonus, no peeling potatoes, we’re just washing and cubing these red potatoes up! With every bite you’re going to get a nice crunch due to the celery and onion.
Looking for more creamy potato recipes? Try my Creamed Potatoes and Peas and Zucchini Potato Casserole too!
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this creamy potato salad.
- red potatoes
- celery
- onion (green or yellow)
- ranch salad dressing
- chili powder
- salt & pepper
How to Make Potato Salad
- Cook Potatoes: Boil 2 pounds of red potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop 2 stalks of celery and finely chop 1/2 cup of onion.
- Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, celery, onion, 3/4 cup of Ranch Salad Dressing, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Gently mix all the ingredients in the bowl until the potatoes and other ingredients are coated with the dressing and spices.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the potato salad immediately, or for a chilled option, refrigerate the salad for about 2 hours before serving.
Remember to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-5 days.
How to Store Potato Salad
To store potato salad, follow these quick steps:
- Cool: Allow the potato salad to cool to room temperature after preparation.
- Container: Transfer the salad to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate: Place the container in the refrigerator.
- Consume: Enjoy within 3-5 days for optimal freshness.
By following these simple steps, you’ll keep your potato salad safe and delicious for longer periods.
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No Mayo Potato Salad (with ranch dressing)
PrintIngredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes washed and cut into bite size pieces
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1/2 cup onion (green or yellow) finely chopped
- ¾ cup Ranch Salad Dressing
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring pot of salted water to boil and add potatoes. Add the potatoes and simmer runtil they a fork easily slides in, about 15 minutes. Drain and place them in a large bowl.
- Add celery, onion, ranch dressing, chili powder and salt and pepper into the bowl and mix to fully coat the potatoes.
- Serve immediately or if preferred chilled, put in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
tina m says
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tina m says
I will use this make chicken salad.
Anna Pry says
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Anna Pry says
I would use the ranch dressing as a dip for my kids and hubby to eat with their veggies or chicken wings
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Kimmy Ripley says
This potato salad looks great. I would love to try this recipe.
Laura says
I would use the ranch dressing for a potato salad recipe!
Elle says
I would use the Pomegranate dressing to make a delicious salad with pieces of grilled chicken mixed in.
rachel says
I’d love to make a big chicken tortilla salad with it!
D Schmidt says
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D Schmidt says
I would use the Marzetti® Light Caesar Vinaigrette Dressing to make a delicious Baby Romaine Salad for my family
Jennai says
I would use their dressing to make coleslaw with! Yummy.
Wanda McHenry says
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Wanda McHenry says
I would use the Balsamic Salad Dressing on my Grilled Beef with Spinach and Strawberry Salad.
heather says
I would use the ranch dressing on a big fresh organic salad.
Sarah Hall says
I have an old family recipe for potato salad that I would substitute Marzetti Ranch for the dressing.
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
I love ranch, it always makes me smile. When I was in the states a decade ago, a cute boy took me on a very romantic date in his backyard, he made a potato salad with ranch. I had no clue what it was until that day. Oh the memories. 🙂
Id actually use the dressing as a dipping sauce with a pea or zucchini fritter. Mmmm!
Jessie C. says
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Jessie C. says
I would use Marzetti Simply Dressed® refrigerated salad dressings to make spicy shrimp rolls.
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Dawn Monroe says
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Dawn Monroe says
I like to use either ranch or italian dressing to marinate chicken breast and throw them on the grill. Its so easy and everyone loves it.
Nicole Dz says
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Nicole Dz says
I would love to use the Thousand Island Salad Dressing to create a grilled chicken salad for my family.
steve weber says
tweet- https://twitter.com/groogruxking40/status/584206884489428992
steve weber says
I would use the Italian to make a cold pasta tuna salad.
Kristen says
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Kristen says
I’d try the Cucumber Melon Salad recipe from their site. Sounds like a perfect recipe for a warm Spring evening…
Laura H says
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Laura H says
I would like to use it to make this exact recipe. It looks refreshing and delicious!
Natalie says
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Natalie says
I would marinate chicken using the Marzetti ginger sesame simply dressed salad dressing to make a Asian chicken wrap with bell peppers and broccoli slaw. I would then use the dressing as a dip for the wrap.