Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad
Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad combines tender red potatoes with a creamy ranch-kissed dressing, crisp bacon, and bright green onion for a balanced mix of richness and fresh bite. It’s hearty and satisfying, ideal for backyard barbecues, game-day spreads, or potlucks where classic flavors shine and everyone goes back for seconds.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the whole potatoes and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to cool, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Move to a large serving bowl and refrigerate until fully chilled.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and green onion in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour so the flavors blend.
- 3
Wrap the bacon in paper towels and set it on a plate. Microwave until crisp, about 15 minutes depending on your microwave’s power. Let the bacon cool.
- 4
Add the mayonnaise mixture to the potatoes and toss to coat. Crumble the bacon into the bowl and stir briefly. Serve.
- Calories 370.73 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 13.17 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 26.73 g 10%
- Total Fat 24.31 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 4.77 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.78 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 414.69 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.17 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 26.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 618.06 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 1.66 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 25.53 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lone Star Ranch Style Potato Salad is a Southern Recipes side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Green Onion, Mayonnaise, and Ranch Dressing Mix. Each serving provides about 370.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad?
- It is a Southern Recipes salad recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Green Onion, Mayonnaise, Ranch Dressing Mix, Red Potato. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad healthy?
- Lone Star Ranch-Style Potato Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 370.73 calories and 13.17 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 414.69 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.77 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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