Sweet title right? HA! 😉
Cinco de Mayo is a tricky holiday because I never know if we’re going to celebrate it or not. Sometimes I think nothing is lined up, then last minute an invitation to come over arises and I’m left empty handed.
But not with this dip. Almost everything you need is already in your pantry!
I’ve been looking for the right opportunity to share this delicious concoction, and Cinco de Mayo is just the occasion! I didn’t create this yumminess, but my wonderful friend Jane Marie was happy to share the recipe, so all the yummy thanks need to go to her (she reads the blog, so feel free to thank her on here ;)).
- 1 can yellow corn
- 1 can white corn
- 1 can BLACK BEANS (the baby must be eating my brain because i totally grabbed black eyed peas instead of black beans. Luckily, it still turned out delicious, but for Cinco de Mayo, I’d go the black bean route)
- 1 bunch of green onions
- 1 package of crumbled feta
- 1/2 c canola oil
- 1/2 c red wine vinegar
- 1/2 c sugar
Drain that corn to get started.
Follow suit with the beans (or peas, in my case) and toss them all in a large bowl.
Chop up ALL the green onions, and add them to the bowl with the feta.
Pour in the oil, vinegar and sugar and mix well. Mix it really well.
Dig in with tortilla chips- I prefer Scoops!
Is that the easiest recipe you’ve ever heard? Any it is sooooo good. The dip easily disappears within the first few minutes of any party it’s served at.
And it makes a ton of dip, so it’s great for crowds.
So grab your BLACK BEANS, and thank Jane Marie as people begin to shower you with compliments 🙂
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!!
Are you celebrating?
Parita @ myinnershakti says
That looks delicious! And no…no celebrations this year bc I’ll be on a plane heading home (Atlanta)!!!
blackhuff says
This look yummy – wonder if the family will also like this?
Brittany says
It’s a crowd favorite at every party, so I’m thinking YUP 🙂
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
We don’t really observe Cinco de Mayo here in Canada but I want to celebrate if for no other reason then the yummy Mexican inspired foods!! Your dip looks so fresh and delicious!
Melissa says
OOooooo! That looks really tasty and easy! I might, no I will, have to try it. 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I have made a similar dish — but it has more beans and veggies, but it has the same sugar/vinegar type mixture on top. It tastes so good!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Nope, no celebration here. I think it’s funny you grabbed black eyed peas instead of black beans! I’m glad it still came out good!
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
I find Feta a surprising ingredient in a Mexican type of dip. Intriguing…
We will actually be celebrating ‘catorce de Mayo,’ because that worked out better for everyone’s schedules. No problem; I’m willing to have Mexican food and margarita’s on a different day. 🙂
Brittany says
I’m willing to have Mexican and margaritas (well… usually) EVERYday! 🙂
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
This looks SO good. Tortilla chips are like, my weakness, and with a dip like that… YUM!!!
Caree @ Fit-Mama says
I used to love to celebrate cinco de mayo in college, more reason to paarrtay! haha! but now, just love to have another excuse to eat more mexican food! 🙂
Rachel @ Rachel's Recipes says
Cinco de Yum-O is right! This looks great! Thanks Jane Marie 🙂
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
This looks so good! I have everything in the house that I need to make it too. Tonight we’re having the vegan enchiladas that were posted on Oh She Glows yesterday. I can’t wait! It was great to meet you yesterday, by the way. I’m looking forward to our next book club meeting! 🙂
Brittany says
So good to meet you, too! Vegan enchiladas sound fab 🙂
Sarah for Real says
Mmm that looks good! I have been craving beans like mad lately.
I wonder do you think it would work to process the beans into a smooth puree, then mix the rest of the ingredients in whole? I love a creamy dip.
Brittany says
Love the idea. Let me know how it turns out!
Nicole, RD says
I think black eyed peas would work great with those ingredients! Looks really similar to cowboy caviar to me! YUM!
Pure2raw Twins says
Looks great. So simple yet colorful 🙂 Happy Cinco de Mayo to you!
Jane Marie says
Thanks for the cudos Brittany! This dip is always a hit with guests, and so easy to throw together for last minute get togethers. For a little extra pizazz, youadded a couple dashes of fresh cilantro if you have it handy, and it jazzes it up a little. Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Jenny (Fit Girl Foodie) says
This looks so super yummy and this is my first time celebrating 😀
Baking 'n' Books says
I wish I were out celebrating! If only 🙂
McKayla (green groats) says
What a great dip! Nice photos. Looks so moist and fresh!