Fiesta Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs red potatoes, cooked,peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped jicama (optional)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions with top
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat free ranch dressing
1/2 cup prepared chunky salsa
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl, combine potatoes, 1 1/2 cups cheese, red bell pepper, beans, celery, jicama, green onions, cilantro and salt.
In small bowl, combine dressing and salsa; pour over potato mixture.
Toss gently to coat.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese; garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.