Ingredients

• 9  medium red potatoes
• 12  slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled (optional)
• 3/4  cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 2  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  medium red sweet pepper, chopped
• 4  green onions, chopped
• 1/2  cup salted peanuts
• 1/2  cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/4  cup snipped fresh cilantro
• 1/4  cup snipped fresh parsley
• 3  to 4 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

1. Cut unpeeled potatoes into cubes. In a covered large saucepan, cook potato in enough boiling water to cover about 15 minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool slightly.

2. In an extra-large bowl, combine bacon (if desired), mayonnaise, celery, sweet pepper, green onion, peanuts, peanut butter, cilantro, parsley, and vinegar. Add potato; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Makes 12 servings.