Nelda's Cheese Salsa

I first tasted this salsa at a party and the hostess was gracious enough to give me the recipe. I named the recipe after her. My family requests this recipe every time they come to visit. It is my favorite salsa recipe!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  lb monterey jack cheese, grate or shred
• 3  green onions, plus tops,chopped
• 3  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) can black olives, diced or chopped
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can mild green chilies, diced
• 2  tablespoons dried cilantro
• 1 (2/3ounce) package  of good seasons  Italian salad dressing mix
• 1⁄4 cup cider vinegar
• 3  tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Mix the Good Seasons Italian dressing according to package, using the vinegar, water and oil.
2. Mix the cheese, onions, tomatoes, black olives, green chilies and cilantro together.
3. Pour Good Seasons Italian dressing over all.
4. Refrigerate until needed.
5. Serve with Wheat Thins or Tortilla chips.
6. I use more olives than calls for and just slice or chop up the amount I like.
7. To get the full recipe, it is best to use a solid block of cheese.