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7 Layer Salad:
This quick salad recipe can be put together very easily and can be served in a variety of ways.
Layers of flavor and easy preparation create this quick salad. It's a real crowd pleaser recipe to make any time.
See the easy menu planner below for some quick meal ideas.
4-6 Servings
What you will need 7 ingredients:
- Refried Beans- any canned variety
- Taco Seasoning Mix
- Refrigerated or Frozen Guacamole
- Bottled Salsa
- Shredded Cheese (your preference)
- Green Onions
- Black Olives
Make Ahead for this Salad:
- If using frozen guacamole, thaw
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Ingredients:
refried beans (any canned variety) – 1 1/2 cups
packaged taco seasoning mix – 1 tbsp
guacamole – 1 cup
(refrigerated or frozen (and thawed completely))
salsa – 1 cup (choose your favorite – chunky style works best)
shredded cheese – 1 cup
(choose your favorite kind or a prepackaged variety)
green onions – 1/2 cup diced
black olives – 2 to 3 tbsp chopped
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1. In a bowl, mix together the beans and the taco seasoning.
2. Press the bean mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
3. Top with the guacamole, then the salsa, then cheese and finally the onions and olives.
4. Refrigerate until well chilled.
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The following serving suggestions and additions are quick and easy and make meal planning a breeze with this flavorful and simple salad.
Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
** Serve this seven layer salad as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips.
** Serve this easy layered salad as a filling for lettuce leaf wraps or flour tortilla wraps with sprouts and a little sour cream on top.
** This 7 layer salad is even more delicious when scooped onto a plate along with cooked cold shrimp and whole grain crackers.
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Additions:
* For extra heat - chop up some jalapeno slices and sprinkle over top of salad.
* For extra creaminess - add 1/2 cup of sour cream and mix with the guacamole before adding to salad.
* For added bean flavor - add 1/2 cup of canned black beans (rinsed and drained) on the salsa layer.
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