Baked Potato Salad

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A great change from the ordinary. Prep time includes chill time"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2041.16 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 59.14 ml olive oil
• 2 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 5 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
• 354.88 ml mayonnaise
• 14.79 ml vinegar
• 14.79 ml lemon juice
• 9.85 ml dried basil
• 4.92 ml salt
• 2.46 ml pepper
• 1.23 ml garlic powder

directions

1. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with oil and dressing mixes.
2. Place in two greased 13x9 inch baking pans.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
4. Cool.
5. Transfer to a large bowl; add peppers, onions, tomatoes, eggs, and bacon.
6. Toss gently.
7. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
8. Pour over salad and stir gently.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Reviews

[jerri822]

Nurse Di, this is some kind of outstanding potato salad. The potatoes baked with the dressing mix tasted very tangy and delicious. You add the crunchy remaining veggies and creamy dressing. WOW!! We stuffed ourselves on this stuff. I am making this again next week to take to a work pot-luck. Thanks :)

 

[gwynn]

We enjoyed this potato salad. I did omit the tomatoes. Thanks for sharing.

 

[beckas]

I brought this salad to a potluck and people commented how good it was. The baking/seasoning step of the potatoes must be the key to this great salad. The baking gave the potatoes a firmer texture than that of a boiled potato so the potatoes didn't become mushy when I stirred in the dressing. I omitted the tomatoes and green bell pepper because I didn't have any on hand. I found that the flavor from the minced red bell pepper was enough so I don't think I'll add the green bell pepper to this salad when I make it again. Thanks for sharing this great recipe, NurseDi!

 

[Shawnag1976]

AMAZING to say the least. I make this everytime I have family come to visit. They always request it. This is the best potato salad I have ever had!

 

[Kate in Ontario]

Excellent salad. When I made this for a pot-luck there was nothing left but crumbs. The seasoning s go together well. Thanks so much for posting.