Sweet Potato Salad

Although this recipe has been slightly tweaked, the original was found in the Taste of Home July 2008 cookbook, Picnics, Potlucks & Barbecues. Preparation time does not include the time needed to steam the potatoes, nor does it include the time needed for the salad to chill.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 3  lbs sweet potatoes, unpeeled, diced & steamed
• 1  cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 1⁄4 cups mayonnaise
• 1  dash  hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
2. Stir in the mayonnaise (& hot pepper sauce, if using), mixing well.
3. Cover & refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.