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
- 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 390.8 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.88 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.26 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.12 mg Moderate
- Sodium 414.69 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.15 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.99 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 24.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source
- Potassium 610.78 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 25.81 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 390.8 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 390.8 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.
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