Instructions: LAYER #1

Blend all ingredients. Spread in bottom of springform pan. Chill one hour.

LAYER #2 1 cup cottage cheese 1 large avocado, peeled and chopped 2 tbsp EACH of diced green chilies and onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt

In food processor or blender, blend first two ingredient until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, blend well. Spread over first layer. Chill one hour.

LAYER #3 2 cups sour cream 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup EACH of chopped green onions and sliced black olives

Spread sour cream over layer two. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Chill 1 hour. Unmold and serve with taco chips or crackers.

Serves 10.

**NOTE** In the picture, they show thin slices of avocado around the outside edge with a whole black olive at each end. Red pimento is crossed in the center, and green onions are sprinkled over top of that.... Served on a bed of fancy leaf lettuce with the tips of taco chips underneath the mold all the way around...

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