Festive Warm Idaho® Potato Salad

Festive Warm Idaho® Potato Salad

Courtesy of Idaho Potato Commission 8 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
4 Idaho (med., 6-8 oz. each) potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into cubes
pinch salt
8 slices bacon
1 1/2 c. "light" mayonnaise
1 pkg. powdered ranch dressing mix
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1 bunch green onions, finely sliced
1/2 c. chopped celery
milk

Directions:

1. Place potatoes in a 4-quart stockpot, fill with water to cover and a pinch salt. Bring to boiling, reduce heat to medium and cook about 20 min., or until fork tender but not soft. While potatoes are cooking, cook bacon slices until crisp. remove from heat, drain and blot with paper towels. crumble bacon and set aside. When potatoes and tender, drain them well and set aside.

2. In a large serving bowl, mix together mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix. Add milk until desired consistency; whisk until well combined. Add pepper, onion and celery, stir with a wooden spoon to mix.

3. Carefully stir in reserved potatoes and bacon. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition:

Calories: 283; Calories From Fat: 18; Cholesterol: 6mg; Total Carbs: 23g; Protein: 4g; Sodium: 703mg;

Wine Pairings:

Pinot Grigio, Beaujolais