Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad

• The Salad
• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 4 scallions, green & white parts, chopped
• Chili Lime Vinaigrette
• 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper

1. Steam cubed sweet potatoes for 9-12 minutes. Make sure to periodically check the potatoes to make sure they are not getting mushy. Once done, run the potatoes under cool water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Mix well and taste adding more lime juice as necessary, add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
3. Once the potatoes are cool, mix with the scallions, red pepper, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over until coated to your liking. The salad should be refrigerated if made in advace, but can be served at room temperature.

salad, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cilantro, scallions, vinaigrette, olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pepper, red pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/12729-southwestern-sweet-potato-salad (may not work)