Layered Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cans (16 oz. each) refried beans
• 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 envelope (1 1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 jar (16 oz.) taco sauce, mild, medium or hot (divided use)
• 1 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
• Black olives slices
• 4 cups assorted fresh vegetables, as shown below
• 1/2 cup salad or olive oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp. each dried thyme and basil leaves
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. each, dry mustard, salt and garlic salt