This Easy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad recipe is one of the most delicious side dishes of the summer. It’s a fail-proof hit for potlucks, picnics, and lazy summer days. This is the perfect accompaniment to your summer grill out.
This post has been sponsored by Hidden Valley® and Glad®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. It’s the quintessential side dish for all the picnics, potlucks, and sunny summer gatherings. The best summer spreads include grilled burgers, juicy watermelons, and a gigantic bowl of Bacon Ranch Potato Salad for all to share.
On the off-chance there’s anyone in your midst who proclaims not to be a potato salad eater, have no fear. They simply haven’t been properly introduced to this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad recipe yet. This is the game-changing potato salad. It will easily become that popular dish that keeps people coming back for more.
See How to Make Bacon Ranch Potato Salad:
I didn’t mislead you, right? ⇑ So. So. Easy. And savory, creamy, amazingly good. This potato salad recipe is by far our favorite one, and we’re not alone.
Just a handful of basic ingredients and minutes later, you’ll have that luscious potato salad ready to serve. This red potato salad recipe keeps exceptionally well. As long as you wrap it airtight and keep it chilled, it is delicious for a couple of days. Meaning you can also make it ahead of time and minimize the elbow grease on grill day.
Here’s what you’ll need to make that Bacon Ranch Potato Salad happen: baby red potatoes, sliced green onions, salt/pepper, garlic powder, and a bottle of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressing. Simply combine it all together and you’ve got a winning situation. All that’s left is to cover well and chill until ready to serve.
Speaking of which, Glad® Press ‘n Seal® has you covered (see what I did there?) It’s the best no-fuss seal that does what you want it to. I’m loving this BPA-free Glad Press ‘n Seal for its magical ability to adhere to and tightly seal multiple surfaces: glass plates, wood bowls, metal containers, you name it.
Bonus: You can easily grab all this goodness at Walmart, which makes everything extra convenient.
I’ve been using Hidden Valley Ranch for this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad for over two decades now. Truth. This potato salad shines because of the creamy, rich flavor of the dressing. It’s awesome for dipping, drizzling, and dunking. Think veggies, chicken, pasta, and of course potatoes.
I double-scored when I found the Hidden Valley® Dry Dips seasoning packets cuddled up near the salad dressings at Walmart. These dry seasoning packets are super versatile and allow for amazing recipe variations.
Your summer potato salad has never been easier. Mix, cover, chill, and you’re done.
I’ve yet to meet summer potatoes as quick and scrumptious as this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. From what people frequently tell me, I’m not alone.
With potatoes this good, it’ll be hard to save room for dessert. 😉
Enjoy.
Easy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs small red potatoes, skin on, washed and cut into 1-inch quarters
- 3–4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 (24 oz) bottle Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
- ½ cup real bacon pieces
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes into a large heavy pot filled with water. Generously salt the water. Bring to a boil and then simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or to desired tenderness. Do not overcook, or end results may turn mushy. Once potatoes are just-tender, immediately remove from heat and drain. Rinse potatoes thoroughly with cold water to halt the cooking process. Drain again and let potatoes cool completely.
- Gently fold in in some of the ranch dressing, to desired consistency. Fold in remaining ingredients until just combined, including kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Note: red potato ranch salad keeps well when sealed airtight and chilled
- You can also use Hidden Valley Dips Ranch packets to make variations of ranch dressing to use for this recipe.
Notes
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad keeps well when sealed tightly with Glad Press ‘n Seal and chilled; keep chilled until ready to serve. Salad can be made a day ahead of time.
This looks like a good summer meal. I’ll have to share this with my husband; he’s a ranch-fanatic!
You had my heart at bacon…. then at ranch… This sounds absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to make it!!!
Oh my gosh, I love anything with potatoes in it!! This looks so yummy!
Looks delicious and easy to make! Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂
I love the flavor of ranch and it goes so perfectly with potatoes! It’s definitely something that people will enjoy especially with a good barbecue! It’s hard for this not to be a hit!
This looks like a lovely recipe. It would be lovely for a garden party with friends his summer. I would personally veto the bacon as a veggie but still really enjoy this lovely dish.
Yummy! This looks perfect. I am hungry just reading your post! Definitely going to make this recipe!
This salad sounds delicious and easy enough for me! I will save it because I’m hosting a BBQ party next weekend and I’m always racking my brains to find original salad ideas!
It is just amazing how simple ingredients come together to make a spectacular meal! Love that this is an item I can make ahead of time and not stress out last minute. Can’t wait to try it
This is indeed great and easy recipe to follow. I’ve tried a lot of bacon and potato salad before, this one really looks good. I would definitely try this at home.
Yes this was super easy yo make! Bacon makes everything taste good!!
This looks like a really good potato salad. The ranch dressing sounds really yummy.
Girl, I absolutely love this recipe, it’s easy to make and sooo tasty. And btw I like the overall look of your website, very nice design, so keep up the good work!
i adore the way you present the food. it is looking so delicious 🙂 i want to try this at home, it is also gluten-free 🙂 oh happy days !!!!!!!!!!!
I love that this recipe is so simple. Plus, it looks and sounds delicious.
I am not usually a potato salad fan because of that heavy mayo taste. But with ranch and bacon flavors I think this recipe could change my mind!
This is definitely an easy recipe to make. I like how everything comes together with the ranch dressing topping it off.
What a winner! I saved the recipe and plan on making it next time i host bunco! Thank you!
Definitely going to give this recipe a try. I was just telling someone that I need a new potato salad recipe!
This looks so delicious!! I need to try making one. You always have the best gluten free recipes!!
Looks like a simple and easy recipe to make for the hot summer days! I love potatoes and ranch in my salads too
This is making me hungry. I would love to try this recipe one day. Simple yet it looks so delicious!
Would love too try this as a vegan version! Just discovered delicious vegan cheese.