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No Mayo Potato Salad (with ranch dressing)

20 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:1/5/18
Updated:8/8/23
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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.

red potatoes with ranch dressing potato salad in bowl.

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!

creamy potato salad made with ranch dressing in bowl.

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
chopped red potatoes on cutting board.

How to Make Potato Salad

  1. Cook Potatoes: Boil 2 pounds of red potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Chop 2 stalks of celery and finely chop 1/2 cup of onion.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine: Gently mix all the ingredients in the bowl until the potatoes and other ingredients are coated with the dressing and spices.
  5. 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.

chopped red potatoes in potato salad with celery.

How to Store Potato Salad

To store potato salad, follow these quick steps:

  1. Cool: Allow the potato salad to cool to room temperature after preparation.
  2. Container: Transfer the salad to an airtight container.
  3. Refrigerate: Place the container in the refrigerator.
  4. 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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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.
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No Mayo Potato Salad (with ranch dressing)

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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.
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 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.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: no mayo potato salad
Vegetarian Fall, Summer
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  1. Erica B. says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Would be good for marinating chicken.

    Reply
  2. Lisa Garner says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/604437630688698368

    Reply
  3. Lisa Garner says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I would use these to make fresh tasty burritos.

    Reply
  4. Daniel M says

    May 29, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Ranch Dressing for Chicken Pasta Salad

    Reply
  5. angie says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/604376110797852674

    Reply
  6. angie says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I would love to try their Curried Quinoa Salad recipe! It sounds so good! http://www.marzettikitchens.com/kitchens/recipes/detail/641/curried-quinoa-salad

    Reply
  7. Shannon says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    I can’t wait to check out their website for recipes!! I definitely want to try the ranch on my potatoes!

    Reply
  8. Karen Drake says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I would use their Ranch dressing in my macaroni salad.

    Reply
  9. sherri crawford says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:59 am

    i love a great salad for supper and will definitely use marzetti

    Reply
  10. erica best says

    May 28, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/604049581261873153

    Reply
  11. erica best says

    May 28, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    i would to my a homemade greek salad

    Reply
  12. Thomas Gibson says

    May 28, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I often use Marzetti dressings to go with vegetable platters I take to work.

    Reply
  13. Sue Barney says

    May 28, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    With the warmer months upon us my family likes cooler less heavy meals so I make alot of salads for us to enjoy! The only dressing the will eat is Ranch so its a must in most of the recipes I try!

    Reply
  14. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:52 am

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/aes529/status/603936563903467520

    Reply
  15. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I would use this on avocado and tomato for a side dish

    Reply
  16. Stephanie Galbraith says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    We will get some fresh veggies from our garden and make a chefs salad.

    Reply
  17. s riches says

    May 27, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    I am going to use Marzetti salad dressing to make a pasta salad very soon.

    Reply
  18. Cheryl Larimer says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    I would use the Champagne Salad Dressing as a marinate for my chicken breasts and veggies for grilling.

    Reply
  19. Aurelie Red says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:53 am

    My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/603136682674823168

    Reply
  20. Aurelie Red says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:51 am

    I would use it in a fresh veggie salad, with walnuts, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots… yummy !

    Reply
  21. joe gersch says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:51 am

    i would use this dressing for a buffalo chicken tacos for my family meals

    Reply
  22. Leela says

    May 26, 2015 at 1:22 am

    I would try it in a pasta salad.

    Reply
  23. Dandi D says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/dandidaffyhill/status/603023430565376001

    Reply
  24. Dandi D says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    I would use the dressing on some fresh spinach salad from the garden.

    Reply
  25. Christina Sparks says

    May 25, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    I would like to use it on a nice big chicken cesear salad

    Reply
  26. Susan Smith says

    May 24, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/602662992283566080

    Reply
  27. Susan Smith says

    May 24, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I am going to use the Ranch Dressing to make my Chicken Pasta salad.

    Reply
  28. Debbie B says

    May 24, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    i posted a tweet here:

    https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/602634764961484800

    Reply
  29. Debbie B says

    May 24, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    we like eating salads during the summertime and would enjoy these salad dressings!

    Reply
  30. Michele Baron says

    May 24, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    tweeted – https://twitter.com/angel320/status/602579717976391680

    Reply
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