Recipe: Festive Warm Idaho Potato Salad (using ranch dressing mix and bacon)

FESTIVE WARM IDAHO POTATO SALAD

4 medium (6-8 oz. each) Idaho potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into cubes
pinch salt
8 slices bacon
1 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 package powdered ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup chopped red bell
1 bunch green onions, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery

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 minutes, 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.

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

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

Servings: 8
Source: Idaho Potato Commission