Best Ranch House Potato Salad By Freda Recipes

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RANCH POTATO SALAD



Ranch Potato Salad image

I make this creamy potato salad with cheese, bacon and ranch salad dressing. My sister asked for the recipe as soon as she tried it. -Lynn Breunig, Wind Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds red potatoes
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (2.8 ounces) bacon bits
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients (dressing will be thick). Drain potatoes and cut into cubes; add to the dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SIMPLE RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This potato salad recipe is simple and different. Even people that typically don't care for potato salad will like this, we think. It's super creamy and the ranch flavor is mild. Bacon is a great complement to the flavor - adds texture and saltiness. A great addition to your summer BBQ or picnic.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg dry ranch salad dressing mix (1 oz pkg)
2 c mayonnaise, light
3/4 c chopped scallions
1 lb bacon
5 lb red-skinned potatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Chop unpeeled potatoes into cubes, place in large pot and cover with water. Boil over med-high heat until fork tender.
  • 2. Drain, let cool.
  • 3. In medium bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, mayonnaise and scallions. Cover, refrigerate while potatoes cool.
  • 4. On microwaveable plate cover bacon with paper towels and microwave until crisp, cool, crumble.
  • 5. Stir mayonnaise mix into potatoes, gently.
  • 6. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve.

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD



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This is not your usual mustard mayo potato salad. These potatoes are slathered in a rich ranch dressing and bacon pieces. My family and friends love this potato salad! It is requested at every cook-out.

Provided by 8BREAK

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups mayonnaise
¾ cup chopped green onion
1 pound bacon slices
5 pounds unpeeled red potatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole potatoes, and cook until tender, 15 to 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, mayonnaise and green onion. Cover, and refrigerate for about 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Wrap bacon in paper towels and place on a plate. Cook in the microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on the power of your microwave. Cool.
  • Stir the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl of potatoes. Crumble bacon into the bowl, and stir to distribute. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 503.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY RANCH POTATO SALAD



Easy Ranch Potato Salad image

This is another pool party favorite. It is very easy and quick to make yet very flavorful and real tasty It is perfect for a hot summer day or any day for that matter. The recipe can be adapted to suit your individual tastes by making additions or deletions. Feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand.

Provided by Guava Girl

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 ounce) packet hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup water
3 lbs small red potatoes (boiled & cubed)
4 -5 slices bacon, fried crisp and then crumbled (or use Hormel bacon pieces (about 1/2 jar)
1 bunch green onion
1 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Combine dressing mix with mayonnaise and water.
  • You may also use the bottled Ranch dressing.
  • in place of the Ranch mix, mayo,& water.
  • Add potatoes, celery, bacon, and onions.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Chill.

RANCH HOUSE 3 BEAN SALAD BY FREDA



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This recipe was Made & served in a rest. I worked at Years ago, in Graham, Wash. One Of My favorites, on any salad bar.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 BEAN SALAD
4 Cups green beans
4 Cups kidney beans
3 Cups garbonzo beans
1 lg chopped bell pepper
1/2 Cup chopped onion
DRESSING FOR 3-BEAN SALAD
1 Cup italian dressing
1/2 Cup sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and Drain all beans. Place in large bowl
  • 2. Add: Green Peppers and Onions. Add: dressing and Sugar. Toss well . . . Chill, Toss often. Serve.
  • 3. Note: you can chop 1/2 green and 1/2 red Bell peppers for added color to your salad. Keeps well for 1 week in refer.

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