×
× Close

Potatoes USA Disclaimer

Please Note: You have clicked on a link to a website maintained by a third party and are about to leave the Potatoes USA website. The external link should not be considered an endorsement by Potatoes USA of the third party website or the company or organization that owns it, and Potatoes USA is not responsible for the accuracy or nature of the content of the linked website.

Click ‘OK’ to continue, or ‘Cancel’ to return to PotatoGoodness.com.

OK Cancel

Buttermilk Ranch Potato Salad

A tasty side dish for any BBQ themed meal or even on the salad bar!

Share this

Print Recipe

Dish

School Foodservice

Serving

Serves 24

Description

A tasty side dish for any BBQ themed meal or even on the salad bar!

Ingredients

+

24 Servings

  • 5 lbs. Red potatoes, raw, 3/4 inch dice, edible portion
  • 1 cup Celery, raw, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk, reduced fat
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream, light
  • 1 Tablespoon White vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley Or 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried chives OR 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh chives, thinly sliced 
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried dill weed OR 1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
+

48 Servings

  • 10 lbs. Red potatoes, raw, 3/4 inch dice, edible portion
  • 2 cups Celery, raw, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups Buttermilk, reduced fat
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream, light
  • 2 Tablespoons White vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Dried parsley OR 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dried chives OR 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried dill weed OR 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, ground

Preparation

  1. Cut potatoes into uniform 3/4 inch dice or chunks.
  2. Place diced potatoes in a stockpot and fill with cold water until covered by 1 inch.
  3. Bring to a low boil and immediately reduce to a medium simmer.
  4. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Test a few pieces by tasting them. Drain potatoes and place in a full-size 4-inch steamtable pan. Use 1 pan for 24 serving
  5. Add celery to the cooked potatoes.
  6. Combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, onion powder, granulated garlic, parsley, salt, chives, dill weed and ground black pepper.
  7. Whisk until well combined. Pour the ranch dressing over the warm potatoes and gently stir to coat the potatoes.
  8. Cover the pan partially and refrigerate until chilled to 40°F, at least 2 hours or over night. Hold at or below 40°F until ready to serve.

Note
1 serving = 1/2 cups of starchy vegetables.

 

See our How to Make Potato Salad page.

Reviews

Leave a review

Enter your name. This will be displayed when your review is posted.

Enter your email. This will not be displayed when your review is posted.

Rate this recipe on a scale of 1 to 5.

If you have actually cooked this recipe please check the box.

Be the first to review this recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories

109

Fat

4.4g

Sodium

128mg

Cholesterol

1mg

Vitamin C

8mg

Carbohydrates

16g

Fiber

2g

Protein

2g

Weekly Potato Recipe

Get one delicious, potato recipe delivered to you each week. You’ll always have new, tasty ideas to surprise and delight your family and friends—even on a busy weeknight.

Sign Up