June 18, 2012

BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO DIP

1 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup light olive oil
2 tomatoes, chopped (I used 2 medium tomatoes)
¼ cup red onion, diced (I used ¾ cup)
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can Mexicorn, drained (optional – good with or without)
2 avocados, diced and added just before serving (I used 4 small Haas avocados)
tortilla chips (I like Scoops)

In a medium size bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar and dressing mix. Add the tomatoes, red onion beans and corn to the dressing mixture bowl. Cover and place the bowl in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to allow flavors to blend. Dice and add avocados just before serving with tortilla chips. Note: I added the avocados when I made the dip, pressed plastic wrap over the dip and sealed it against the inside edge of the bowl and placed it in the refrigerator to marinate for a couple of hours. Looked fine (avocados still respectably green and delicious steeped the oil and vinegar marinade. Makes enough to serve 12 or more people.