Creamy, tangy ranch potato salad with tender Yukon Gold or baby red potatoes, crunchy celery, and fresh dill. A make-ahead, picnic-perfect side that pairs beautifully with grilled halal chicken, burgers, or sandwiches. Optional toppings include shredded cheddar and crisped turkey bacon or halal beef bacon for a smoky finish.
2poundsbaby red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
1/2cupranch dressing (thick style or homemade)
1/4cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoononion powder
fine sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2cupcelery, finely chopped
1/4cupred onion, finely chopped (or green onions)
1/4cupchopped dill pickles or relish (optional)
2largehard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
2tablespoonsfresh dill or parsley, chopped
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
3slicesturkey bacon or halal beef bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional; no pork)
Instructions
Add potatoes to a large pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10–12 minutes until just fork-tender.
Drain well and spread potatoes on a sheet pan to steam-dry and cool to room temperature (15–20 minutes). Do not mix while hot.
In a large bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
Stir in celery, red onion (or green onions), pickles if using, and most of the dill or parsley.
Gently fold in cooled potatoes (and chopped eggs if using) until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) to let flavors meld.
Before serving, stir, then garnish with cheddar and crumbled turkey bacon or halal beef bacon if desired. Sprinkle remaining herbs over the top.