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5 from 1 review

No Mayo Potato Salad (with ranch dressing)

20 minutes
celeryonionpotato
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. Linda G. says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:19 am

    I would use this dressing to add to my potato salad. Looks and sounds yummy.

    Reply
  2. Tracey byram says

    May 31, 2015 at 8:48 am

    I use it in mashed potatoes

    Reply
  3. Jerry Marquardt says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:28 am

    I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/604957468725256192

    Reply
  4. Jerry Marquardt says

    May 31, 2015 at 6:28 am

    I use Marzetti Simply Dressed refrigerated salad dressings to make an awesome potato salad that will knock your socks off.

    Reply
  5. Tabathia B says

    May 31, 2015 at 1:53 am

    tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/604885414390976512

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    Reply
  6. Tabathia B says

    May 31, 2015 at 1:45 am

    I would add it to a salad using romaine lettuce, tomatoes and shredded rotisserie chicken

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  7. tina d reynolds says

    May 30, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    That looks so good I would also use the ranch simply ad dip or on are salads we love it that way

    Reply
  8. Denise L says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/604840109364502528

    Reply
  9. Denise L says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    We’ll use greens, onions, and tomatoes from our garden along with Simply Marzetti to make healthy salads for our meals.

    Reply
  10. Lorena Keech says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I’d use it on my daily lunch chicken salad.

    Reply
  11. Brenda Elsner says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    I would use this dressing to make a chicken salad.

    Reply
  12. Maureen says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I tweeted about this giveaway:

    https://twitter.com/MoReenie24/status/604815379530137600

    Maureen
    [email protected]
    Twitter Name: MoReenie24 (Maureen Tenney)

    Reply
  13. Taylor Ross says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    YUM!

    Reply
  14. Maureen says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    I would use the Marzetti dressing to make potato or macaroni salad for the many picnics that we will have this summer!!!!

    Maureen
    [email protected]

    Reply
  15. Janice Cooper says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    https://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/604807190831112192

    Reply
  16. Janice Cooper says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I love Marzetti dressings and would use this when making pasta salad

    Reply
  17. Dana Cerrito says

    May 30, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    https://twitter.com/auntdududana/status/604787806418939904

    Reply
  18. Dana Cerrito says

    May 30, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    I will use this dressing in my my roasted veggie wrap!

    Reply
  19. Thomas Murphy says

    May 30, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/604764624035164160

    Reply
  20. Thomas Murphy says

    May 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    I would use the dressings on grilled chicken salad.

    Reply
  21. Mari says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    https://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/604750125903323136

    Reply
  22. Mari says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I’d use it to make spicy chicken salad.

    Reply
  23. Betty C says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/604743373694459904

    Reply
  24. Betty C says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Ranch dressing is great for potato or pasta salad and as a veggie dip. I really like a mixed green salad with lots of extras like shredded carrots, broccoli and cauliflower with grilled chicken and topped with pecans or almonds, and either dried cranberries or fresh strawberries and sliced avocado. Drizzle the whole thing with strawberry poppyseed dressing and it makes a great meal.
    Now I’m hungry 🙂

    Reply
  25. Brenda Haines says

    May 30, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    https://twitter.com/TheHippieHut/status/604709915731464192

    Reply
  26. Brenda Haines says

    May 30, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    I’m definitely going to use it in potato salad now! I will also be marinating with it. Thanks for the chance! 🙂

    Reply
  27. eguiver Yol says

    May 30, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    https://twitter.com/Smith89204/status/604704040807591938

    Reply
  28. Ed says

    May 30, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    This would top my daily spinach salad.

    Reply
  29. Glenn Otaguro says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:25 am

    Its tasty !

    Reply
  30. Aaron Shapiro says

    May 30, 2015 at 3:07 am

    This looks great! Thanks for this and thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
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