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!
Scroll down a bit for the chance to win a Clover Leaf tuna prize!
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
Prep Time:10 minutes Total Time:10 minutes Servings: 8
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!
Option: If you do not have access to Clover Leaf Chipotle Chunk Light Tuna, mix 1 or more chopped chipotle chilies in adobo into 1 can of drained tuna.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 237, Fat 13.6g (Saturated 3.7g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 857mg, Carbs 13.4g (Fiber 4.1g, Sugars 4.8g), Protein 15g
Nutrition by: 
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Clover Leaf. All Opinions are my own.
This looks really good again, I love your recipes!
Librarian Lavender: Thanks!
This dips looks awesome! It would be perfect for any summer gathering!
Great summer dip!! Want 🙂
Dynamic!!! I want this for my weekend lunch. 😉
I can have this day in day out, seriously! Love it.
The chipotle tuna sounds incredible!
I'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.
Sharing this everywhere ~ great recipe Kevin!
Great appetizer!
I love tuna and I love this twist on 7 Layer Dip! Genius! About to check out the Greek 7 Layer Dip now.
I love, love, love tuna! Can't wait to try this at home…SOON! Thanks!
I didn't know there was such a thing as chipotle tuna!
Very creative. Cant wait to try it.
What a fabulous flavor combo!
I love 7-layer dip; what a great way to mix it up!
I'd never think to use tuna in this layered dip Kevin – brilliant!
I love this kind of cured tuna and I am totally intrigued by the chipotle flavor- sounds great Kevin!
Looks amazing!
I could go for a huge bowl of chips and this dip right about now. yummmm
I never even considered adding tuna to a mexican dip. I want. Picture looks great..as usual!
Wow! This is the most delicious, elaborate and creative dip I've ever tasted.
I 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!
This looks fabulously delicious and I will definitely try it
That GIF is so amazing
Your 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.
Ariette 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/
Thanks for posting that Kevin.. 🙂 I really appreciate it. =)