Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is a flavorful and creamy potato salad that combines cooked potatoes with savory bacon crumbles and a tangy ranch dressing or seasoning. It includes ingredients like chopped green onions, celery, bell pepper and optional shredded cheese, all mixed together to create a rich, savory side dish. It’s popular at barbecues, picnics and potlucks due to its bold flavors.

Tasty variations

Spicy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad  Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick, along with the classic ingredients.

Greek-Inspired Bacon Ranch Potato Salad  Incorporate diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives and feta cheese with the bacon and ranch.

BBQ Bacon Ranch Potato Salad  Mix in BBQ sauce or smoked paprika, along with shredded smoked bacon for a smoky flavor.

Herb-Infused Bacon Ranch Potato Salad  Add fresh herbs like dill, parsley or chives for extra freshness.

Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Salad  Top with crispy onion strings, diced avocados and extra shredded cheese.

Healthy Version  Use Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing, add celery and carrots for crunch and turkey bacon for a lighter option.

Other savory salads to enjoy

Lemon Capellini Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Caponata (Aubergine Salad)

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

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This salad is popular at barbecues, picnics and potlucks due to its bold flavors.

• Author: Linda Jolly-Kilbride
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 8 cups 1x
• Category: Salad and Salad Dressing
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 pounds new potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/3 cup cold water 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Ranch salad dressing 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 1/2 cup celery slices 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips 1/2 cup sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Place cubed potatoes in water to amply cover. Boil until potatoes are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain well.
2. Mix mayonnaise, Ranch dressing and seasonings in a large bowl until well blended.
3. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients; mix well.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Shredded cheese may be folded in or sprinkled on top after the potato salad has cooled.

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