Scott's Recipe

Potato Salad - Ranch Pasta

Category: Salads

SALAD
6 small (new) red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
6 oz. (2 1/4 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta)
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions

DRESSING
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup purchased ranch salad dressing


1) Bring about 10 cups water to a boil in Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add potatoes; cook 3 minutes. Add rotini; return to a boil. Cook potatoes and rotini an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2) Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3) In large bowl, combine cooked potatoes and rotini, cooked bacon, bell pepper and green onions.
4) In small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; blend well. Add to salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time.