Kittencal's Ranch Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad Recipe

This crowd-pleasing Kittencal's Ranch Potato or Macaroni Salad is a guaranteed hit at any gathering! The creamy, flavorful dressing is the star, perfect with tender potatoes or pasta. Customize it with ham or bacon for extra indulgence. Make ahead – the longer it chills, the better the flavors meld! Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 614.4 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.7 (85 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kittencal's Ranch Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad

  • 2 lbs potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pickles (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Kittencal's Ranch Potato Salad Or Macaroni Salad

  1. Cook 2 lbs potatoes (or 1 lb pasta) until tender. Cube potatoes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes (or pasta), 1 cup frozen peas, 2 stalks celery (finely chopped), 1/2 cup green onions (chopped), 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 large eggs (hard-boiled and chopped).
  3. Gently toss to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup ranch dressing, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  5. Pour dressing over the potato (or pasta) mixture and toss to coat thoroughly.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped Yum Yum pickles (optional).
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight!) to allow flavors to develop.
  9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

54g

Carbs

17g

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