7-Layer Southwestern Dip

• 3 c. shredded lettuce
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
• 1/2 c. chopped red and yellow sweet peppers
• 1/4 c. green onion
• 1 (18 oz.) carton sour cream
• 2 finely chopped jalapenos
• 1 (18 oz.) jar chunky salsa
• 1/2 medium avocado, peeled and chopped
• 2/3 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 c. pitted ripe olives

1. Line in a 12-inch platter with the lettuce.
2. Stir together the beans, sweet peppers and onions; spoon atop lettuce, leaving a lettuce border.
3. Dollop with sour cream; spread gently over bean mixture into a smooth layer.
4. Sprinkle with jalapenos and 1/3 cup of lime peel, if desired.
5. Drain excess liquid from salsa and stir in avocado.
6. Spoon atop of sour cream layer.
7. Sprinkle with cheese.
8. Top with a layer of chopped olives.
9. Serve with chips.

shredded lettuce, black beans, peppers, green onion, sour cream, jalapenos, chunky salsa, avocado, shredded monterey jack cheese, olives

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=624707 (may not work)