Layered Taco Appetizer- a Party Favorite

If you enjoy Nachos or Tacos, you will love this layered Mexican Salad that is my sister in law Amy's party go to !. She made it this year for her neighbor's Super bowl Party , and as usual there was not a morsel left over! It's kind of her signature dish, and I always look for it when ever she has a party!

It's easy to assemble, tastes fabulous, and is made from real food including fresh chopped tomatoes and scallions.!

 And I love that it simply requires assembling, not cooking.
If you have unexpected company drop by, you can whip this chopped salad  up in 15 minutes.

Make it as spicy or mild as you like- that part is based on individual taste. Personally, I like my food on the milder side, but feel free to give it the kick that you like!

You'll love the beautiful presentation, and that it meets vegetarian and gluten free standards!

It's a layered salad type appetizer,  so you will need to serve it with some sort of chip or raw veggie. I like raw carrot wedges which are sold in bags in most supermarkets.

**You will also need to use a spring form pan if you would like to remove it from the bowl!

Author: Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time:  None
Special Tools Needed: spring form pan

Amy's original recipe card

Ingredients:   
1st layer:      1 vegetarian can of refried beans, drained
2nd layer:    1 eight ounce package of cream cheese and 1 eight ounce container of sour cream or plain Greek Yogurt mixed together well
3rd layer:    1 eight ounce container of taco sauce
4th layer:    2 tomatoes chopped, 2 scallions chopped and 1 small can mild chopped jalapeno peppers ( or less to taste)
5th Layer:   8 ounces of Shredded Cheese
                     

Directions:

Layer One

Layer 2

Layer 3 - taco sauce

Layer 4

Final Layer ( if you make in advance, add the cheese layer just before serving)



Directions:
Spread refried beans in a spring form pan. Next spread the cream cheese and sour cream ( or Greek Yogurt) mixture for the 2nd layer. For the 3rd layer spread a jar of taco sauce. For the 5th layer, spread the chopped tomatoes, scallions, and chopped jalapeno peppers ( mix together first) . For the 5th and final layers, sprinkle the 8 ounces of cheese over the top. Remove from the spring form pan before serving.



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