How to Make KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

KITTENCAL'S RANCH POTATO SALAD OR MACARONI SALAD


INGREDIENTS

2 1?2 lbs cooked cubed potatoes (or can use 3 cups cooked macaroni or small shell pasta drained) 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 small celery rib, finely diced 4 green onions, finely chopped 1 1?2 cups finely cubed cheddar cheese 4 -5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (more eggs sliced in wedges to garnish around the bowl if desired) 1?2 cup chopped sweet yum-yum pickle (optional, yum-yum pickles are sliced sweet sandwich pickles) DRESSING 6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 3?4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing 3?4 cup mayonnaise (or use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, or to taste) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (or use 1/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, or to taste) 1 1?2 teaspoons prepared mustard or 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1?2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but good to add in) salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, I use seasoned salt)


DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the cooked cubed potatoes or cooked pasta with peas. celery, green onions, cheddar cheese and chopped eggs; toss to combine. In a small bowl, combine relish, mayo, ranch salad dressing and mustard and garlic powder (if using) mix well then add to macaroni mixture; toss to coat then season with salt and pepper. Add in chopped yum yum pickles if using; mix to combine. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 3 or more hours to blend flavors (the longer chilling time the better!). Delicious!




by: Kittencalrecipezazz