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Creamy ranch potato salad with fresh herbs in a white bowl on a wooden table

Creamy Ranch Potato Salad

This creamy ranch potato salad combines tender potatoes with a zesty homemade dressing for a side dish that's perfect for picnics and potlucks. Easy to make ahead and budget-friendly!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes washed and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon salt for cooking water
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Method
 

  1. Wash potatoes thoroughly and cut into 1-inch chunks, leaving skins on.
  2. Place potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 1 tablespoon salt.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain potatoes well and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool completely.
  5. While potatoes cool, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled potatoes, chopped eggs, diced celery, and diced red onion.
  7. Pour dressing over potato mixture and gently fold together until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.