Spicy Appetizer Recipe

This weekend we went to a friend's annual "Fall Fire Bowl". We had a great time eating chili and cornbread and sitting next to their fire pit. The weather was perfect and we all had a great time. Each of us brought an appetizer or dessert.

I came up with a last minute salsa/olive/spicy/beany type of concoction that my Hubs rated "Yum -Good" and that I had to hide from my son lest he eat all of it. . Sometimes these experiments work out and sometimes they don't. This one worked out so I'm glad I remembered to write down the ingredients as I created it.

Here's the recipe:
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mild salsa
1 chili pepper, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped olives
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. mesquite seasoning
2 Tbl. lime juice

Mix together in a medium sized bowl and let sit for several hours before serving. Serve with pita chips.

Now, for the dilemma! What should I call this concoction? Any ideas? Please share!

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