The most important thing you need to know about my Best-Ever Southwestern Black Bean Dip is that its so delicious I’ve been making it for nearly every party, get-together, potluck, and game-day situation for the past 20+ years. Each time I dig in with a crunchy tortilla chip I say to myself, “Wow, this is even better than I remember!” Fresh, healthy, crispy, creamy, bold, and zesty, this easy black bean dip recipe stands the test of time.
Southwestern Black Bean Dip
A plethora of fresh and crunchy vegetables including fresh bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and corn form the base of this healthy dip recipe that’s rounded out by the addition of black beans, minced jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and Italian dressing. Phew! Mark my words, this is one of the best, most flavorful chip dips you’ll ever make and I love that, as an added bonus, it’s incredibly healthy too. Plus this chip dip is able to be made up to a day ahead of time so it can be ready to party when you are!
How to Make This Recipe
Start by chopping the fresh ingredients then add them to a large mixing bowl. We’ve got:
Green bell pepper Vine-ripened tomatoes Black beans Sweet corn Minced jalapeno Red onion
I would not call this recipe spicy at all with the addition of one minced jalapeno. That said, it’s ok to leave it out if you are incredibly sensitive to spice. On the flip side, feel free to double the jalapeno!
Next add chopped cilantro, a minced garlic clove, a bit of cumin, plus salt and pepper.
Lastly, drizzle on Italian Dressing, which brings all the ingredients together, then stir to combine. I like Ken’s Zesty Italian or my Homemade Italian Vinaigrette for the job. Unlike cream cheese based dips, which benefit from being refrigerated for several hours to let the flavors meld before serving, this fresh and crunchy dip is ready to be dipped into with salty tortilla chips immediately. Or, feel free to make 24 hours ahead of time. Whenever you devour — enjoy!
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