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!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

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
• 0 tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Using a shallow dish or serving platter, spread the refried beans evenly as the base layer.

Step 3

Add the seasoned Greek yogurt as the second layer, spreading it evenly over the refried beans.

Step 4

Spread the guacamole over the yogurt mixture to form the third layer.

Step 5

Spoon the salsa over the guacamole, ensuring it covers the surface evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded romaine lettuce over the salsa for the fifth layer.

Step 7

Add a layer of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top of the lettuce.

Step 8

Sprinkle the diced cherry tomatoes evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Add sliced black olives on top of the tomatoes, followed by the chopped green onions as the final garnish.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Serve with tortilla chips or your choice of vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1529.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.7

Total Fat 111.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 87.9mg	0%
Sodium 6384.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 71.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1182.5mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 3582.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 28.1%