This smashed cucumber salad gets a zesty upgrade with a bright, tangy tomatillo dressing. Serve as a potluck side alongside grilled chicken, steak, or halloumi.

Maybe it’s mayonnaise and a packet of seasoning, stirred together in a quiet kitchen on a Tuesday night. Whatever the form, the point remains: ranch is a dressing worth dressing up for.

Recently, however, I’ve come to realize that the dressing is actually the game changer. If the dressing doesn’t taste good, it doesn’t matter what’s in the salad.

Otherwise, my dressing comes together quickly. Two weeks ago, I made a Caesar salad for a party using this dressing and dusted the salad with more Parmesan cheese.

And Alexa Weibel’s chopped salad with jalapeño-ranch dressing is both very great and very big (flavor-wise).

This traditional German potato salad is a warm, tangy twist on a classic, made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a bold vinegar-based dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any occasion ...

I grew up in a very German area in eastern Wisconsin, and that meant plenty of beer, brats, pretzels, sauerkraut – and German potato salad.

I grew up in a very German area in eastern Wisconsin, and that meant plenty of beer, brats, pretzels, sauerkraut — and German potato salad.

I grew up in a very German area in eastern Wisconsin, and that meant plenty of beer, brats, pretzels, sauerkraut — and German potato salad. The potato salad most frequently made by friends and ...