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Surprisingly Easy!
Hot & Spicy German Potato Salad

(Family Features) - Midweek cooking has evolved to meet everyone's hectic schedules. The formula is simple. Start with a dependable already-prepared food product, then simply add your own touch. The result? A dish that comes off tasting like homemade - it's almost too good to be true.

A side dish of Hot & Spicy German Potato Salad is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and ready in under 30 minutes! Here's how:

Open a can of already-prepared German potato salad - a pantry staple for smart cooks with families on the go. It's a classic combination of tender potatoes, vinegar and bacon.
Sauté garlic, onion and bell pepper.
Mix everything together with a dash of red pepper flakes.

To make this great side dish into a delicious entrée, simply stir in cooked smoked sausage, ham or turkey. Complete the meal by serving a green salad or vegetable. For more information, visit www.senecafoods.com.

Hot & Spicy German Potato Salad

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, cut into thin slivers
1 medium red or green bell pepper or a combination, cut into thin strips (lengthwise)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (15 ounces) German potato salad
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt (optional)

Heat olive oil in large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, peppers and garlic. Cook, stirring often until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add potato salad and crushed red pepper. Heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and salt, as desired.

Makes about 6 servings

Note: To make a main dish skillet, stir in cooked smoked sausage, ham or smoked turkey.

Nutrition information per serving: 97 calories; 1g protein; 15g carbohydrate; 4g fat; 191mg sodium; 2mg cholesterol; 2g dietary fiber; <1mg iron; 914 IU Vitamin A; 6mg calcium.

SOURCE: Seneca Foods Corporation