Layered Southwestern Dip With a Twist Recipe

Name: Layered Southwestern Dip With a Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups roasted garlic hummus or 1 ½ cups bean dip; 2 cups red onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 3 large avocados, halved and pitted; ½ cup tomatillo salsa; 1 cup arugula or 1 cup spinach leaves, fresh and finely chopped; 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; ¼ cup cheese (finely shredded)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups roasted garlic hummus or 1 ½ cups bean dip
2 cups red onions, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
3 large avocados, halved and pitted
½ cup tomatillo salsa
1 cup arugula or 1 cup spinach leaves, fresh and finely chopped
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup cheese (finely shredded)

1
Hummus Layer.
2
Use a 9-inch by 7-inch by 2 1/2-inch (11 cup) rectangular baking dish.
3
Spread the hummus (or bean dip if you prefer) evenly over the bottom of the dish.
4
Red onion layer.
5
Put the onions into a colander or strainer and rinse well under cool water.
6
Shake dry and put into a small bowl.
7
Stir in 1 Tbsp of the lime juice, cilantro and 1/4 tsp of the salt.
8
Arrange in a single layer over the hummus in the dish.
9
Sour cream layer.
10
Mix the sour cream with 1/4 tsp salt.
11
Spread in a layer over the onions.
12
Tomato layer.
13
Pat the tomatoes dry and mix with 1 tsp salt.
14
Arrange tomatoes over sour cream.
15
Guacamole layer.
16
Scoop the avocado pulp out into a medium-size bowl.
17
Coarsely mash with a fork.
18
Stir in salsa, arugula, remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice and about 1 tsp salt.
19
Gently spread the arugula guacamole over the tomatoes.
20
Sprinkle with bacon and finely shredded cheese.
21
Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
22
Serve with thick tortilla chips, sliced jacima, or vegetable sticks.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups roasted garlic hummus or 1 ½ cups bean dip, 2 cups red onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped, and more.

Yes, Layered Southwestern Dip With a Twist falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Southwestern Dip With a Twist

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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