Tropical Island Margarita Dip Recipe

Name: Tropical Island Margarita Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe papaya peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 ripe mango peeled, seeded and chopped; 4 or 5 cilantro stems, leaves removed and chopped, discard stems; 1 sweet red pepper seeded and diced; 2 red finger peppers or 1 jalapeo finely chopped (Season to taste; some like it HOT!); 4 key limes; 1 15 oz. can black beans opened, rinsed and drained; 1 medium red onion chopped; 1 large or 2 small avocados; 1 8 oz. container of jumbo crab meat rinsed and pulled apart (optional); 1 6-1/2 oz. can of sliced black olives; 1-1/2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce; 8 oz shredded cheese (queso blanco, cheddar or pepper jack); 1 8 oz. container sour cream; Chili lime taco chips (or any flavor); 6 12 oz. margarita glasses (you can also serve in a chip and dip bowl

Servings: persons

1 ripe papaya peeled, seeded and chopped
1 ripe mango peeled, seeded and chopped
4 or 5 cilantro stems, leaves removed and chopped, discard stems
1 sweet red pepper seeded and diced
2 red finger peppers or 1 jalapeo finely chopped (Season to taste; some like it HOT!)
4 key limes
1 15 oz. can black beans opened, rinsed and drained
1 medium red onion chopped
1 large or 2 small avocados
1 8 oz. container of jumbo crab meat rinsed and pulled apart (optional)
1 6-1/2 oz. can of sliced black olives
1-1/2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
8 oz shredded cheese (queso blanco, cheddar or pepper jack)
1 8 oz. container sour cream
Chili lime taco chips (or any flavor)
6 12 oz. margarita glasses (you can also serve in a chip and dip bowl

1
Stir together papaya, mango, cilantro, peppers and the juice from 2 key limes.
2
Let flavors blend for about 10 minutes.
3
Peel, seed and chop the avocado and toss with the juice from the other 2 limes.
4
In a margarita glass or bowl, layer these ingredients in order 2 tablespoons black beans, 2 tablespoons fruit salsa, 2 tablespoons avocado, Crab (if adding) 1 to 2 tablespoons in center of avocado layer, a sprinkling of onions to taste, a sprinkling of olives to taste, 1/4 cup lettuce, 2 to 3 tablespoons cheese, and a generous dollop of sour cream.
5
Refrigerate glasses or bowl after filling.
6
Serve with taco chips.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ripe papaya peeled, seeded and chopped, 1 ripe mango peeled, seeded and chopped, 4 or 5 cilantro stems, leaves removed and chopped, discard stems, 1 sweet red pepper seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Tropical Island Margarita Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tropical Island Margarita Dip

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