This crowd pleasing appetizer is packed with delicious flavors and different textures. It's a favorite for the hostess because it's easy, no baking needed, just stirring, mixing, chopping and spreading.
2 - 16 oz. cans refried beans (use a vegetarian one, if desired)
3 T. water
1 1/2 c. mild guacamole
2 c. sour cream
1 oz. packet mild taco seasoning
16 oz. chunky mild salsa, drained well through a mesh strainer
2 c. shredded lettuce
2 c. shredded Fiesta blend cheese
2.25 oz. sliced black olives, well drained
1 c. chopped Roma tomatoes, patted dry of excess juices
1/2 c. thinly sliced green onions
tortilla chips, for serving
Add the refried beans to a small bowl; add the water; stir until combined and smooth.
Use a spatula to evenly spread the refried beans into a 9x13 baking dish. Evenly spread the guacamole over the refried beans.
Add the sour cream to a small bowl. Sprinkle the taco seasoning into the sour cream; stir until well incorporated.
Spread the well drained salsa over the sour cream layer.
Sprinkle the fiesta blend cheese evenly over the salsa layer; spread the lettuce out over the cheese layer. Place the black olives over the lettuce. Sprinkle the chopped Roma tomatoes over the olives. Lastly, sprinkle the sliced green onions over the tomatoes.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Serve with tortilla chips.
12 servings.