Avocado-Olive Dip
Dip Recipe - Appetizer Recipe


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This is absolutely wonderful! Your guests will go wild over it. This is very similar to a guacamole.

Avocado Olive Dip

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Avocado-Olive Dip Recipe - How To Make Avocado Dip

Recipe Type: Appetizer, Dips & Spreads, Avocados, Tomatoes, Chile Peppers
Yields: serves many
Prep time: 20 min


Ingredients:

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

* Learn how easy it is to Peel Fresh Tomatoes


Preparation:

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!