Description
This Skinny Taco Dip for a Crowd is a light, layered appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with fat-free refried beans, light sour cream or Greek yogurt, and fresh veggies, it offers all the classic taco flavors while keeping it healthy and low-fat. Easy to assemble and chilled to enhance the flavors, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 14 oz fat-free refried beans
- 16 oz light sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp ranch dressing mix
Toppings
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 6 oz sliced olives
- 1 avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Spread Beans: Evenly spread the fat-free refried beans in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, creating a smooth base for the dip layers.
- Mix Sour Cream Layer: In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the ranch dressing mix with the light sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth, then pour this mixture evenly over the refried beans layer.
- Add Toppings: Carefully layer shredded lettuce, grated cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, sliced olives, and cubed avocado over the sour cream layer to create colorful, flavorful layers.
- Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate it for at least one hour to allow all the flavors to meld together and the dip to firm up slightly before serving.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For an even healthier alternative, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Chilling the dip for longer than an hour will enhance the flavors further.
- Feel free to add or substitute toppings such as jalapeños or black beans for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, or baked pita chips for a colorful presentation.
