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zesty southwestern creamy salsa

Southwest Dip

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 serving bowl
  • 1 plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 240 gram sour cream
  • 240 gram mayonnaise
  • 120 gram canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 120 gram canned corn drained
  • 80 gram shredded cheddar cheese
  • 60 gram diced tomatoes seeded
  • 40 gram diced red onion
  • 30 gram diced green bell pepper
  • 15 gram chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 5 milliliter lime juice fresh
  • 2 gram ground cumin
  • 1 gram smoked paprika
  • 2 gram salt
  • 1 gram black pepper
  • 1 gram garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Add sour cream and mayonnaise to the medium mixing bowl.
  • In the small mixing bowl whisk together taco seasoning mix, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth.
  • Pour the seasoning mixture into the sour cream and mayonnaise and whisk until fully combined.
  • Fold in black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro with the rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top with the spatula.
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, stir once more, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired before serving.

Notes

For best results, chill the dip longer (up to 24 hours) to deepen the flavors, but add fresh tomatoes and cilantro closer to serving time to keep them vibrant and crisp; drain beans and corn very well so the dip doesn’t become watery, and if you like a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise or sour cream while thinning with a splash of milk if it gets too thick, and always serve it well-chilled with sturdy dippers like tortilla chips, bell pepper strips, or celery so they don’t break.
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