Best 7 Layer Dip

Made with garlicky fork-mashed black beans, chunky guacamole, crisp sweet corn, and salsa fresca, this 7 layer dip bursts with freshness and flavor.

These seven layers of dip are full of flavor. Courtesy of Jennifer Segal

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I love 7 layer dip in theory, but this Tex-Mex party appetizer often looks a whole lot better than it tastes. The classic recipe consists of canned refried beans, jarred salsa, store-bought guacamole, sour cream, pre-shredded cheese, and canned black olives layered in a glass dish. I prefer to make my 7 layer dip entirely from scratch so that each element is as delicious on its own as it is together scooped up in a tortilla chip.