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Creamy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Without Mayo Easy Homemade Recipe

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A velvety, creamy potato salad featuring tender Yukon Gold potatoes, smoky crisp bacon, and a tangy mayo-free ranch dressing made with sour cream and buttermilk powder. Perfectly light yet indulgent, this salad is ideal for summer gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a tangier twist)
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and cut Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender but not falling apart.
  2. While potatoes simmer, cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble once cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, buttermilk powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Drain potatoes well and return them to the warm pot off the heat. Immediately pour dressing over the hot potatoes and gently fold with a spatula or large spoon to coat evenly.
  5. Stir in crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, chopped celery, and parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve slightly warm or chilled. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors marry. Bring to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving if chilled.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture; avoid overcooking to prevent mushiness. Toss potatoes with dressing while still warm to enhance flavor absorption. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and omit buttermilk powder. Bacon should be cooked slowly over medium heat for maximum crispness. Dressing thick? Thin with milk or buttermilk; too thin? Add more sour cream or yogurt. Salad tastes better after chilling but bring to room temperature before serving.

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Keywords: potato salad, bacon, ranch dressing, mayo-free, summer salad, picnic recipe, easy potato salad, creamy potato salad, gluten-free

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