We are not big mayo eaters in our house, but this is one of our favorite potato salads, because it tastes more like a baked potato than potato salad.
Texas Ranch Potato Salad
1 (1oz) pkg Ranch dressing mix
2 cups mayo
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1 lb bacon slices, cooked to a crisp and crumbled
5 lbs unpeeled red potatoes
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and chop into 1 inch cubes. Transfer to a large serving bowl and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 2 hours.
In a small bowl, stir together the ranch dressing mix, mayo and green onion. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
Stir mayo mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Crumble bacon into the bowl and stir to distribute. (Optional – you can also add shredded cheese – it’s tasty!) Enjoy!
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Lana G!
July 12, 2007 at 7:53 am (16 years ago)Oh my does that look fabulous! Going to have to try this recipe for sure.
ellen b
July 12, 2007 at 7:57 am (16 years ago)Yummy, I like the ranch addition. We’re just might have to make this…
rosemary
July 12, 2007 at 10:05 am (16 years ago)Love potato salad! This one sounds great–thank you!
.. Dallas Meow >^^
July 12, 2007 at 2:15 pm (16 years ago)I believe we moved here two years ago with the same bottle of ranch I’d bought when I had my first BBQ 18 years prior. . .
yeah yeah I exaggerate, I know they spoil in a year ….
NOW that I am the mom of Texas kids, we buy the Costco gallon size once amonth!
They will love this!
thanks
.. Dallas Meow >^^
July 12, 2007 at 2:15 pm (16 years ago)I believe we moved here two years ago with the same bottle of ranch I’d bought when I had my first BBQ 18 years prior. . .
yeah yeah I exaggerate, I know they spoil in a year ….
NOW that I am the mom of Texas kids, we buy the Costco gallon size once amonth!
They will love this!
thanks
violet
July 12, 2007 at 10:10 pm (16 years ago)Karen – this yummy sounding potato salad looks like it would feed a multitude.
ellen b
July 13, 2007 at 9:27 am (16 years ago)Karen,
I did make this salad for our bbq last night. Yum. I posted a picture and credits to you on my seattle winding down post. blessings.