Ranch House Potato Salad By Freda Recipes

TEXAS RANCH POTATO SALAD

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.

RANCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and enough water to cover by 1 inch to a boil in a big pot over high heat.
• Decrease heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.
• While the potatoes simmer, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, the red peppers, cilantro, scallions, garlic, dill, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a big bowl.
• Drain the potatoes, then spread them in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Whisk the mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small bowl; drizzle the mustard mixture over the hot potatoes and toss until evenly coated; refrigerate the potatoes until cooled, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer the cooled potatoes to a bowl with the mayonnaise mixture; toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes; serve.
• This salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.