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This Layered Taco Dip recipe is made with tangy, protein-packed Greek yogurt, homemade taco seasoning, and tasty toppings is truly divine! Your guests will have no idea this flavorful party dip is healthy! It's Gluten-Free + Low-Calorie!
Growing up, taco dip was one of my favorite recipes but it isn't the most waist-friendly combination. So I lightened up the recipe by swapping the cream cheese and sour cream for Greek yogurt.
it's just as thick and creamy as the original version but contains more protein and probiotics from the Greek yogurt. Great for those watching their weight and trying to increase their gut health!
This Healthy Taco Dip is perfect for weekend snacking or a meal in itself. If you feel like sharing, I'm sure your guests will have no idea this is healthy and it pairs perfectly with tacos like these slow cooker salsa verde tacos.
But it also makes a wonderful low calorie appetizer too! If you need more ideas for healthy dips I highly recommend this cottage cheese buffalo chicken dip or crockpot chili cheese dip.
Why You Will Love This Taco Dip Recipe
- Mixes up in minutes. This party dip takes just minutes to make! You can have it ready in less than 15 minutes.
- All occasion dip. Serve it up for a Cinco de Mayo party, your next Taco Tuesday, or simply as a tasty snack.
- Healthy dip. Suitable for all types of guests! It's gluten-free, low in calories, and higher in protein but it tastes so good no one will know.
Ingredients
- Non-Fat Greek Yogurt: I use Fage but you can use any brand you prefer. Make sure to use Greek yogurt which has more protein and is thicker in texture rather than regular yogurt.
- Taco Seasoning: I recommend using my homemade taco seasoning. All you need are a few pantry staples that I bet you already have in the cabinet. It's way better than the packages which contain all sorts of other ingredients for preservation and are often high in sodium.
- Veggie Toppings: We're using a combination of Roma tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and lettuce.
- Cheese: I prefer using the light Mexican 3 cheese blend but you can use any type of cheese you prefer.
Variations
This Greek yogurt taco dip is so versatile! You can easily change it up to use up ingredients you have on hand, make it heartier, or change the flavors to those you love. Here are a few ideas for inspiration.
- Make It Meaty. Feel free to add a sprinkle of shredded chicken or cooked ground turkey to the top. It works best cooked in advance and chilled before adding.
- Add Beans. Feel free to spread your favorite healthy refried beans (similar to a pinto bean dip) under the Greek yogurt or some rinsed and drained black beans added to the top with the veggies. Or, make a black bean dip to go alongside this healthy dip recipe!
- Spicy. Add some diced jalapeno or canned green chilies on top of your dip with the veggies.
- Add Guacamole or Avocado. Mash up some avocados or use your favorite guacamole and add a layer under the Greek yogurt mixture.
- Add or swap the toppings. Chopped radishes, pickled jalapenos, chunky salsa, pico de gallo, and chopped cilantro are a few ideas.
- Cottage cheese taco dip. Swap the Greek yogurt for cottage cheese! This works best if you blend the cottage cheese in a food processor to make it creamier.
How to Make Taco Dip
Step 1: Combine the Greek yogurt with the taco seasoning mixture. Stir until combined well.
Step 2: Spread the Greek yogurt mixture onto the bottom of a ceramic or glass dish in an even layer.
Step 3: Top the yogurt with shredded iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes.
Step 4: Finish off with the cheese, black olives, and green onions.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Serve immediately. It simply tastes better and the toppings are nice and fresh.
- Add your favorite dippers. Enjoy with healthy tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers. It really goes with everything!
- Adding more toppings. Just remember it will change the nutrition in the recipe card if you make substitutions or add ingredients on top.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your taco salad dip as an appetizer before a meal or along with other healthy appetizers and snacks for a gathering or party.
It makes a tasty start before diving into these chicken taco bowls or crock pot salsa verde chicken tacos.
I love serving it for parties along with these air fryer chicken nuggets and my French onion dip with greek yogurt.
Enjoy any extra seasoned yogurt as a Greek yogurt taco sauce! It's great drizzled over your favorite tacos, burritos, or bowl!
Recipe FAQs
This dip is best enjoyed the day it's made. It's difficult to transfer to another container so I recommend covering leftovers well with plastic wrap in the dish. Store it in the fridge for up to a day or two. It won't last so long as the toppings tend to get soft. If you can plan ahead for leftovers, it's best to store the seasoned yogurt separately from the toppings. It doesn't freeze well.
Sure you can mix up the yogurt and seasoning in advance as well as prep all the toppings. I suggest waiting until just before serving to add all the toppings. This way the lettuce will stay nice and crisp.
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Easy Taco Dip with Greek Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt I use Fage
- Homemade Taco Seasoning or 1 packet of taco seasoning of choice
- 2 Roma Tomatoes diced with seeds and ribs removed
- ½ cup Black Olives sliced
- 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce shredded
- ½ cup Light Mexican 3 Cheese Blend
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with the homemade taco seasoning mixture. Stir until combined well.
- With a spatula, spread the Greek yogurt mixture onto the bottom of a casserole dish into an even layer.
- Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and black olives. Garnish with green onions as desired.
Notes
- Each serving is approximately 1/2 cup.
Nutrition
What do you recommend for healthy chips?
It is very difficult to answer that because healthy is defined differently for everyone. I personally look for baked chips that are lower in calories.
This sounds delicious! I have a book club this weekend it would be perfect for, maybe with some beans added in for a little extra protein and fiber. Thanks for sharing! Good luck with your last class.
What a great idea! Let me know how if you do.
I don't even need a chip, just give me a spoon and I'll scarf it all down .
LOL
So glad to hear that you are back to being mobile. My fingers are crossed that your body behaves!!
I taught my first spin class today. Nothing hurts, at least not yet. Keep those fingers crossed!
Taco dip is the best! Your healthier version sounds delicious, and perfect for Memorial Day cookouts!
Glad to hear you're done with your finals and walking again!
Thanks friend, only one class to go!
I love how bright and colorful this dip is! And that it's only a few ingredients. Perfect for backyard bbqs. Yum!
Definitely!