Lighter Layered Mexican Dip
Elevate your party game with this Lighter Layered Mexican Dip, a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic crowd-pleaser! Perfect for health-conscious snackers, this recipe swaps out heavy toppings for lighter alternatives like low-fat refried beans, seasoned Greek yogurt, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Layered with creamy guacamole, tangy salsa, crisp shredded romaine, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, it’s a show-stopping appetizer that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Finished with a garnish of sliced black olives and fresh green onions, this no-cook dip comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers bold Tex-Mex flair without the guilt. Ideal for game days, potlucks, or any gathering, serve this irresistible dip with tortilla chips or crunchy veggie sticks for a lighter, satisfying snack everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat refried beans
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Using a shallow dish or serving platter, spread the refried beans evenly as the base layer.
Add the seasoned Greek yogurt as the second layer, spreading it evenly over the refried beans.
Spread the guacamole over the yogurt mixture to form the third layer.
Spoon the salsa over the guacamole, ensuring it covers the surface evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded romaine lettuce over the salsa for the fifth layer.
Add a layer of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top of the lettuce.
Sprinkle the diced cherry tomatoes evenly over the cheese layer.
Add sliced black olives on top of the tomatoes, followed by the chopped green onions as the final garnish.
Cover the dip with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with tortilla chips or your choice of vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.9 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
