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Italian Seven Layer Dip
Italian Seven Layer Dip is traditional no bake appetizer bursting with fresh ingredients, tuna and nuts. Ricotta and mozzarella make it complete. Crostini or grissini can be served instead of potato chips!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 - 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ricotta
- 1 ½ cup roasted red bell pepper, sliced roasted, chopped
- 1 ½ cup tuna chunks
- 3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp mozzarella sliced, chopped
- 8 kalamata olives pitted, sliced and 2 Tbsp capers
- 3 -4 Tbsp roasted pignolli /pine nuts
- virgin olive oil to sprinkle the dip, optional
- Blue and white potato chips
- Seasonal vegetables to taste
Instructions
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Spread Ricotta on the bottom of 8 inches ø shallow bowl. Salt to taste.
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Continue with layer of bell peppers, then top with tuna chunks, chopped basil, mozzarella, olives and capers.
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Garnish with previously roasted pignoli. If not at hand, roasted almond slices serve well.
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Sprinkle with olive oil, optional
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Serve immediately with fresh vegetables and potato chips or cover and refrigerate.
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Fresh is the best but could be made one day in advance.
Recipe Notes
If you prefer spicy option, you may sprinkle the top of your Italian dip recipe with ground peperoncini.