Emeril's Favorite Potato Salad

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2003

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Potatoes

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (109)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 quarts of potato salad, or about 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 37 min
Inactive Prep: 3 hr 0 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 3 hr 57 min

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Ingredients

14 small boiling potatoes, such as red bliss, about 2 1/2 pounds, scrubbed well
6 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
6 hard-boiled eggs, roughly chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are just tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, cool, then cut the potatoes into halves.

In a large mixing bowl combine potatoes with all remaining ingredients and gently toss to combine. Refrigerate the salad several hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

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recipe Emeril's Favorite Potato Salad
Amy Naples, FL 11-17-2009
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Love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been making this potato salad for 1 year now and everybody loves it. There are never any leftovers. I make the recipe... as is with no substitutions. I definitely believe using a great ranch dressing is the key. I use "Naturally Fresh Ranch Dressing" usually found in the vegetable section (refrigerated). I would not recommend using Hidden Valley or any of the other dressings that are not refrigerated at the store. I also recommend using quality bacon. Read more
recipe Emeril's Favorite Potato Salad
E Hutto, TX 07-24-2009
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Good stuff!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Due to ingredients I had on hand, I had to use regular russet potatoes, less bacon, eggs & ranch dressing. I also had to use... dried parsley. Yet the salad still turned out great! The whole family loved it and I will continue making it for years to come.Read more
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Allen Florham Park, NJ 07-04-2009
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Awesome awesome awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm from the South and was skeptical since the "mayo & mustard" recipe is all I know. This hands down is a great recipe. I... made it for a holiday cookout today and it was a hit! I followed the recipe as specified and wouldn't change a thing....you may have to add more dressing depending on how creamy you like it. I added Creole seasoning to give it a little kick. I also peeled the potatoes before boiling, just a personal preference. Read more
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oanh San Jose, CA 05-25-2009
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The BEST Potato Salad EVER!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this potato salad many times for family and friends and have always gotten rave reviews. The type of ranch really... makes a big difference in the taste of the salad. I use hidden valley brand. I once used the reduced fat hidden valley ranch and the flavor was really off so...I went back to the original version. Also, I always leave out the salt because the bacon adds enough sodium to the dish. Read more
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Jenny Boulder, CO 03-14-2009
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Yuck!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This is not a good recipe. I was hesitant to try it because I thought using ranch may be overpowering and it was. I let it... refrigerate as suggested and it still had way to strong of a flavor. The parsley was also too overpowering. I was planning on serving this for friends but it was so bad we had to throw it away!Read more
recipe Emeril's Favorite Potato Salad
Carol Phelan, CA 12-09-2008
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone loved this. Even the picky eaters. I will be making it again this week. I couldn't taste the ranch dressing in it,... but over all it had a great taste.Read more