Seven-Layer "Lite" Dip - Assault on the taste buds, in a good way!

If there is a dip that I go completely nuts, it has got to be the famed Seven Layer Dip. It is very popular in the US and falls under the "Tex-Mex" cuisine. I love love love this dip and usually hog around this bowl at parties or any social gatherings. Since I make this often at home, I had to find a lighter version that I can dig in without a twinge of guilt.Sending this post to "Healing Foods - Avocado" hosted @ Siri's Corner.

Ingredients:

• Refried Beans - 1/2 cup
• Low-fat Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese - 2 wedges, whipped smooth
• Salsa - 1/2 cup
• Sour Cream - 1/4 cup
• Avocado - 1/2 (or ) Guacamole - 1/2 cup
• Moneterey Jack Cheese - 2 tbsp, shredded
• Black Olives - 5 #s, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1/2, shredded
• Salt - a dash
• Pepper - 1/4 tsp

Procedure(Assembling):

• Layer1 - Add salt and pepper to Refried beans and spread on the bottom of a serving dish.
• Layer2 - Whipped Swiss Cheese
• Layer3 - Salsa
• Layer 4- Smashed Avocado or Guacamole
• Layer 5 - Sprinkle Moneterey Jack Cheese
• Layer 6 - Sliced black olives
• Layer 7 - Shredded Carrot
• Assemble and cover with a cling wrap and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature with Tortilla chips or pita chips.

Tip:

• Taco Seasoning can be mixed with refried beans instead of just salt and pepper.
• Shredded Lettuce, diced tomatoes can be substituted of Layer 5 and Layer 7.

Makes ~ 4 servings.

Other Entries for the event:

• Edible festive Wreath
• Cheesy Veggie Bean Nachos With Avocado
• Avocado With Roasted pepper Salad
• Guacamole

Enjoy!