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Submitted by dropzonedave

Fat-free potato salad dressing with ranch, light mayo, celery seeds, mustard, and vinegar. Creamy, tangy, and guilt-free. A quick dressing for potato salad, rice salad, or coleslaws.

YIELD

2 1/4 cups

PREP

5 min

COOK

0 min

READY

5 min

Here’s a potato salad dressing for anyone who wants that classic creamy coating without the fat. Fat-free ranch and fat-free mayo form the base, while celery seeds, prepared mustard, a dash of garlic powder, and a splash of mild vinegar layer in the flavors you expect from a traditional potato salad.

A teaspoon of fine sugar balances the tanginess from the vinegar and mustard, rounding the flavor so nothing tastes sharp or flat. It’s a small amount but it makes a noticeable difference.

Just stir everything together and toss it with warm potatoes so they absorb the dressing as they cool. This also works well on rice salad or as a lighter coleslaw dressing.

Kitchen Tips

  • Dress the potatoes while they’re still warm. Warm potatoes absorb dressing much better than cold, which means more flavor in every bite instead of just sitting on the surface.
  • Let the dressed salad chill for at least an hour before serving. The celery seeds need time to hydrate and release their aromatic flavor.
  • Taste and adjust the vinegar after chilling. Cold temperatures mute acidity, so you may want an extra splash.
  • This dressing is intentionally thick. If your potato salad seems dry after chilling, add another spoonful of ranch to loosen it.

Variations

  • Dill potato salad: Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh dill for a brighter, more herbaceous dressing.
  • Cajun kick: Stir in a pinch of cayenne and a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning for a Southern-style potato salad.
  • Pickle brine boost: Replace the vinegar with dill pickle brine for a tangier, more complex acidity.

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML SALAD DRESSING, CREAMY RANCH
fat-free *
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML MAYONNAISE, FAT FREE
1 5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
fine
1 5
TEASPOON ML CELERY SEED
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML VINEGAR
mild
1 5
TEASPOON ML PREPARED MUSTARD
2 2
DASH DASH GARLIC POWDER *

Directions

Combine ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 11g (0.4 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 86 86% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

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