7-Layer Southwestern Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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