2 lb quarted medium red potatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 small red or green bell pepper --
1 sliced
1/2 cup miracle whip. -- salad
1 dressing
1 tbsp coarse ground mustard
Directions
boiling water; cook 12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Toss with remaining ingredients; refrigerate. Makes 6 servings.
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Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Potato; Salad; Vegetable
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