Loaded Potato Salad Recipe
This loaded potato salad is like a loaded baked potato but cool, fresh and creamy! Full of flavor from tender potatoes, bacon, shredded cheese and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound red potatoes
- ⅓ cup mayo with olive oil
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2-3 Tablespoons green onions or chives , sliced
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4-6 pieces bacon , cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil potatoes. Place 1 pound red potatoes in a large pot of boiling water with salt. Cook for 15 minutes, or until fork tender. Then drain and run under cold water. Once all the way cooled, dice into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine dressing with potatoes. Combine the 1/3 cup mayo, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2-4 Tablespoons green onions or chives, 2 teaspoons ranch, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Then pour over the potatoes and stir together with the 4-6 pieces cooked bacon and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Chill then serve. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with extra shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and green onion if desired.
Notes
- For a variation, you can make baked potatoes in the oven and then dice them once cooled.
- To make-ahead: Mix everything together and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Mix again right before serving and top with more shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions if desired.
- To store: It will keep for about 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 616mg, Potassium: 400mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 185IU, Vitamin C: 6.5mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 0.7mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
