Avocado-Olive Dip


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This is absolutely wonderful! Your guests will go wild over it.

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Avocado-Olive Dip

3 avocados, peeled, seeded, and mashed
1 can black olives, drained and sliced
1 (4-oz.) can chile or jalapeno peppers (medium to hot)
7 to 8 small green onions, chopped
3 large tomatoes (or 5 small), chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 to 6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to blend. Excellent served with corn chips.

NOTE: This is a very forgiving recipe. You can adjust the recipe to your taste and what is in your cupboard. Be creative!