Tropical Island Margarita Dip

Without the crab it’s a great party snack. With the crab, it’s a fabulous appetizer. Fill the margarita glasses before the party and refrigerate them to give your guests a unique presentation

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 jalape o 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