Crispy Potato Salad

This crispy potato salad puts a fresh twist on the classic ranch version, loaded with vibrant flavor and crave-worthy texture.

The Story:

This delicious potato salad made with crispy smashed potatoes delivers the perfect balance of golden edges, creamy sauce and savory flavors! Featuring bacon, green onions, golden potatoes and ranch seasoning! I used Selefina’s “Dill-icious” Ranch seasoning blend to bring that nostalgic ranch flavor, without the dairy. Herbaceous, savory, and full of personality, this will be a favorite at your upcoming gatherings!

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🧾 The Ingredients:

Here is the list of ingredients you will need to make this crispy ranch potato salad:

• Baby Gold Potatoes: Creamy and tender, these small golden potatoes offer great flavor for potato salad.
• Bacon: adds bold flavor and a satisfying crunch to each bite.
• Mayonnaise: creamy and rich, mayo brings the salad together for that classic, comforting texture.
• Green Onions: Fresh and bright, green onions add a pop of color and a light onion bite that brightens the dish.
• Ranch Seasoning: Herby, zesty, and full of flavor, this dill-icious ranch seasoning blend from Selefina packs the flavor and adds that nostalgic ranch twist.
• Salt/Pepper: simple, essential seasonings to enhance and balance all the flavors.
• Olive Oil: Used to roast the potatoes to create a golden, crispy edge.

Step By Step Preparation Instructions:

• Step 1: First, you will need to prepare the potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400. You can read the full blog on how to make crispy smashed potatoes here. Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Place them onto a large sheet pan. Then, using the bottom of a glass or a measuring cup, smash down the potatoes. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, then flip the potatoes, season again with oil, salt/pepper, and cook again for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
• Step 2: Next, cook up your bacon as you prefer. You will want the bacon to be crispy for superior texture. Coarsely cut up the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
• Step 3: Now, add the ranch seasoning and mayo to a bowl and mix together.
• Step 4: Add all components and remaining ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Serve warm or chilled! Store in the refrigerator.

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The Finished Product:

Every bite of this crispy ranch potato salad is packed with flavor, crunch, and comfort. Perfect for any spring or summer gathering!