Sweet Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
vegetable oil cooking spray
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 celery ribs, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
5 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
3 slices pepper bacon (optional) or 3 slices regular bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Garnish
fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig

Preparation

Arrange potatoes in an even layer in a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.
Coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Bake at 400\u00b0F for 25 minutes or just until tender. Let cool slightly.
Stir together remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, celery, and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
Add potatoes, and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, if desired; garnish, if desired.
Serve warm or chilled.