Festive Candy Cane, Noisemakers, Etc...dip Bowl

Name: Festive Candy Cane, Noisemakers, Etc...dip Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (grilled or 1 can corn); 3/4 cup red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 jalapenos, seeded-and finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (I like to mix all three) or 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (I like to mix all three)

Submitted by Rita1652

"An eye catching elegant center piece that is used for a dip bowl hot or cold for any HOILIDAY! Be it a baby shower, Christmas, New Years or whatever you desire. Additional items you will need... 2-sided tape 1 large can, about a 19 ounce can, cleaned Decorations (Candy canes, or noisemakers, pacifiers)Fresh herbs is very pretty so do give this a try! Rubber band Wide wire ribbon I'd love to see what you come up with. Sp please do post your photos!! ;)http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/appetizers,dips?categ=81%2C171&ls=p one of many Dips from Zaar to use for this. Or use a cylinder glass and place your choice of decoration on the glass. Place a candle holder on the glass and walla you have a beautiful candle centerpiece as shown in the picture. Or use as a vase to place your favorite cut flowers!"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 8

ingredients

Dressing
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sugar
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper
Dip
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh corn kernels (grilled or 1 can corn)
³⁄₄ cup red onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup tomatoes, diced
¹⁄₂ cup sweet red pepper, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded-and finely chopped
¹⁄₄ 1/4 cup fresh parsley (I like to mix all three) or 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (I like to mix all three)

directions

Wrap lengths of 2-sided tape and rubber band on outside of vase; secure candy canes/party makers, etc -- in place around vase.
Use a length of wide ribbon tied with a bow to hide rubber band.
Fill vase with warm water for hot dips or ice for cold dips.
Have a bowl that will fit over the ice or hot water and fill with dip.
Dip:
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients.
In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.
Pour over the bean mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated.
Serve with whatever you wish being chips veggies, fruit, or whatever you enjoy!

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Reviews

Rita--this is a great idea. I used it one year for Easter--put asparagus spears on the outside of a can w/a pastel ribbon and bow, then filled it w/pastel tulips--gorgeous! Limited only by your imagination--Thanks!

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