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Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip

[heart_this] · Jun 27, 2014 · 28 Comments

Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip

A quick, easy and light seven layer dip featuring
Clover Leaf Chipotle Chunk Light Tuna.
A quick, easy and light seven layer dip featuring
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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Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip
Assembling the dip is quick and easy! Add some extra chipotle hot sauce if you like it spicy!

Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip
Dig deep and try to get some of every layer in each scoop!

Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip
Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip

Chipotle Tuna 7 Layer Dip

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
  1. 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: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
Similar Recipes:
Light 7 Layer Dip
Greek 7 Layer Dip
7 Layer Dip Cornmeal Pancakes
Taco Egg Casserole

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Clover Leaf. All Opinions are my own.

Appetizer, Avocado, Dip, Food, Gluten-free, Mexican, Recipe

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Comments

  1. Librarian Lavender says

    June 27, 2014 at 11:55 am

    This looks really good again, I love your recipes!

    Reply
  2. kevin says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    Librarian Lavender: Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Tieghan says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    This dips looks awesome! It would be perfect for any summer gathering!

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    June 27, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    Great summer dip!! Want 🙂

    Reply
  5. Aimee says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Dynamic!!! I want this for my weekend lunch. 😉

    Reply
  6. thelady8home says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    I can have this day in day out, seriously! Love it.

    Reply
  7. Naomi says

    June 27, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    The chipotle tuna sounds incredible!

    Reply
  8. Kelsey says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    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.

    Reply
  9. marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says

    June 27, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Sharing this everywhere ~ great recipe Kevin!

    Reply
  10. Maria says

    June 27, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Great appetizer!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I love tuna and I love this twist on 7 Layer Dip! Genius! About to check out the Greek 7 Layer Dip now.

    Reply
  12. Felicia Reevers says

    June 27, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I love, love, love tuna! Can't wait to try this at home…SOON! Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Pam says

    June 28, 2014 at 2:02 am

    I didn't know there was such a thing as chipotle tuna!

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Very creative. Cant wait to try it.

    Reply
  15. Gaby says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    What a fabulous flavor combo!

    Reply
  16. Allie BakingAMoment says

    June 29, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I love 7-layer dip; what a great way to mix it up!

    Reply
  17. Jeanette says

    June 30, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I'd never think to use tuna in this layered dip Kevin – brilliant!

    Reply
  18. Heather Christo says

    June 30, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    I love this kind of cured tuna and I am totally intrigued by the chipotle flavor- sounds great Kevin!

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Looks amazing!

    Reply
  20. Cakebrain says

    July 8, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I could go for a huge bowl of chips and this dip right about now. yummmm

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    July 15, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    I never even considered adding tuna to a mexican dip. I want. Picture looks great..as usual!

    Reply
  22. Jeff @ Cheese-burger.net says

    July 16, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Wow! This is the most delicious, elaborate and creative dip I've ever tasted.

    Reply
  23. Kate Ramos says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:15 am

    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!

    Reply
  24. barthanar says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    This looks fabulously delicious and I will definitely try it

    Reply
  25. Ariette Laguras says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:33 am

    That GIF is so amazing

    Reply
  26. Ariette Coleman says

    September 1, 2014 at 2:30 am

    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.

    Reply
  27. kevin says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:15 am

    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/

    Reply
  28. Ariette Coleman says

    September 24, 2014 at 5:17 am

    Thanks for posting that Kevin.. 🙂 I really appreciate it. =)

    Reply

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