Layered Bean Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans (16 oz. each) refried beans
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
1 envelope (1 1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 jar (16 oz.) taco sauce, mild, medium or hot (divided use)
1 1/2 cup sour cream
3 cup shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
Black olives slices
4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, as shown below
1/2 cup salad or olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tsp. each dried thyme and basil leaves
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. each, dry mustard, salt and garlic salt

Preparation

Combine prepared vegetables (select 1 cup each of a selection of cauliflowerets, sliced carrots, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, sliced mushrooms, green pepper strips or green beans)
in a 1 quart jar.