Clover Leaf Chipotle Chunk Light Tuna.
Seven layer dip is always fun at parties and I thought that I would try kicking it up a bit with the addition of a pantry staple, tuna, but not just any tuna, some chipotle tuna by Clover Leaf. A seven layer dip is a dip where Mexican style ingredients are layered on top of each other and for this dip I went with layers of seasoned beans, sour cream, guacamole, chipotle tuna, salsa, cheese and olives along with green onions for garnish. If you have all of the ingredients on hand this dip could not be easier to make where you simply need to pull the ingredients out and start layering them. You could easily use all store bought ingredients and make this dip a snap to assemble or you could make all of the ingredients yourself and keep the dip nice and light and healthy. In the recipe below I have given options to keep things simple and to keep things light and healthier with some examples being either using store bought refried beans versus using a can of beans with homemade taco seasoning mixed in or using store bought salsa versus making your own fresh pico de gallo. No matter how you make it, this is one tasty dip that is sure to please and the chipotle tuna is a great addition to a seven layer dip!
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Assembling the dip is quick and easy! Add some extra chipotle hot sauce if you like it spicy!
Dig deep and try to get some of every layer in each scoop!
Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip
A quick, easy and light seven layer dip featuring Clover Leaf Chipotle Chunk Light Tuna.
ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans or 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained and mashed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked beans, from 1/2 cup dry)
- 1/4 cup water (or beer)
- 1 package of taco seasoning or 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 (5 ounce) can Clover Leaf Chipotle Chunk Light Tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
directions
- Mix the water and taco seasoning into the beans, spread them out on a plate or in a bowl, followed by the sour cream, guacamole, tuna, salsa, cheese, olives, green onions and enjoy!
Librarian Lavender says
June 27, 2014 at 11:55 amThis looks really good again, I love your recipes!
kevin says
June 27, 2014 at 12:09 pmLibrarian Lavender: Thanks!
Tieghan says
June 27, 2014 at 12:21 pmThis dips looks awesome! It would be perfect for any summer gathering!
Jenny says
June 27, 2014 at 12:59 pmGreat summer dip!! Want 🙂
Aimee says
June 27, 2014 at 1:11 pmDynamic!!! I want this for my weekend lunch. 😉
thelady8home says
June 27, 2014 at 1:29 pmI can have this day in day out, seriously! Love it.
Naomi says
June 27, 2014 at 1:46 pmThe chipotle tuna sounds incredible!
Kelsey says
June 27, 2014 at 2:09 pmI've never thought to put tuna in a 7 layer dip but I'm very intrigued! I don't make dips very often because I will end up just eating them all but I will for sure be keeping this in mind for the next time I need to bring a dish to a get together.
marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says
June 27, 2014 at 2:23 pmSharing this everywhere ~ great recipe Kevin!
Maria says
June 27, 2014 at 3:47 pmGreat appetizer!
Anonymous says
June 27, 2014 at 6:16 pmI love tuna and I love this twist on 7 Layer Dip! Genius! About to check out the Greek 7 Layer Dip now.
Felicia Reevers says
June 27, 2014 at 10:22 pmI love, love, love tuna! Can't wait to try this at home…SOON! Thanks!
Pam says
June 28, 2014 at 2:02 amI didn't know there was such a thing as chipotle tuna!
Anonymous says
June 28, 2014 at 4:09 pmVery creative. Cant wait to try it.
Gaby says
June 28, 2014 at 8:48 pmWhat a fabulous flavor combo!
Allie BakingAMoment says
June 29, 2014 at 9:09 pmI love 7-layer dip; what a great way to mix it up!
Jeanette says
June 30, 2014 at 12:30 pmI'd never think to use tuna in this layered dip Kevin – brilliant!
Heather Christo says
June 30, 2014 at 4:05 pmI love this kind of cured tuna and I am totally intrigued by the chipotle flavor- sounds great Kevin!
Anonymous says
July 8, 2014 at 3:05 pmLooks amazing!
Cakebrain says
July 8, 2014 at 10:28 pmI could go for a huge bowl of chips and this dip right about now. yummmm
Nicole says
July 15, 2014 at 4:22 pmI never even considered adding tuna to a mexican dip. I want. Picture looks great..as usual!
Jeff @ Cheese-burger.net says
July 16, 2014 at 7:36 amWow! This is the most delicious, elaborate and creative dip I've ever tasted.
Kate Ramos says
July 16, 2014 at 11:15 amI never in a million years would've though about putting tuna in my 7 layer dip, but now I can't imagine it without it! yum!
barthanar says
July 22, 2014 at 9:55 pmThis looks fabulously delicious and I will definitely try it
Ariette Laguras says
July 31, 2014 at 4:33 amThat GIF is so amazing
Ariette Coleman says
September 1, 2014 at 2:30 amYour blog is very organized. I really like in this post, the 'gif like' thing in there… love the effect. How did you do that by the way? I also have a food blog page and would like to apply that in there. I hope that's ok with you. Thanks.
kevin says
September 22, 2014 at 5:15 amAriette Coleman: Here is the tutorial that I used to make the animated gif: http://www.briandalessandro.com/blog/create-an-animated-gif-in-photoshop-cs5/
Ariette Coleman says
September 24, 2014 at 5:17 amThanks for posting that Kevin.. 🙂 I really appreciate it. =)