It’s Picnic time! We love a picnic in our house; the kids regularly have one in the back garden! But group picnics make me a bit nervous. There are so many people with dips, spreads, crumbs and a whole host of ingredients that could make J and Miss A poorly that I am constantly on guard. One of our difficulties is always dips. Most shop bought ones have milk, sesame or egg in them so we have to steer clear. So today, I’ve made you a fabulous gluten free, vegan 7 layer dip, free from all the top 14 allergens!
Yes, you heard that right – 7 amazing layers of deliciousness with no milk, egg, gluten, sesame or any other top 14 allergens.
This dip is a classic in the USA and inspired by Mexican cuisine, so perfect for Cinco De Mayo tomorrow.
I loooove Mexican food! When I used to work on a cruise ship sailing to Mexico every week I got a real taste for it and now when we go back to visit Mr C’s family in Texas, I can’t wait for a good dose of Tex Mex.
So, I’ve brought a little taste of Texas to the green, green grass of home! For a picnic, this dip works perfectly packaged up in jam jars.
Gluten free vegan 7 layer dip
Layer 1 (2-3 tablespoons)
Refried beans
1/2 tsp gluten free taco seasoning (optional)
Layer 2 (2-3 tablespoons)
Pico De Gallo (I use Pioneer Woman’s recipe)
Layer 3 (2-3 tablespoons)
Guacamole (Also Pioneer Woman’s recipe)
Layer 4 (2-3 tablespoons)
Dairy Free sour cream (can substitute with dairy free yoghurt)
Layer 5 (2-3 tablespoons)
Grated dairy free cheese
Layer 6 (2 tablespoons)
Chopped tomatoes
Layer 7 (1 tablespoon)
Sliced black olives
Layer each jam jar, garnish with coriander and serve with vegetable sticks or safe tortialla chips.
#Freefrompicnics
You may have seen some of our recent collaborations with a team of fabulous free from bloggers and I am delighted to be teaming up again this month to bring you some more brilliant ideas.
Rebecca from Glutarama has already made some amazing Egg free scotch eggs!
While Kate at Gluten Free Alchemist has been serving up a trio of mini picnic pies.
And there’s still more to come from:
Jo – Paleo Crust
Nathalie – Intolerant Gourmand
Laura – Dairy Free Kids
Midge – Peachicks Bakery
Chloe – The Adventures of an Allergy Mummy
Mandy – Sneaky Veg
Mel – Le Coin de Mel
Vicki – Free From Fairy
This looks absolutely delicious and so much more appealing than shop bought dips.
I love a layered salad. I love Mexican Food. I love a Picnic. I ADORE guacamole….. You can join my picnic any day!
Fab post Emma xx
Ooo I love this idea and I also love Mexican food! Well done…a great entry. It is going to be tough to follow these first few. Best get my thinking cap on!
yeh Emma, this looks amazing. I had a similar idea with jars. I’ll bring the salad for your dip!
This would be perfect to make up in advance. I’m looking for new vegan ideas now the weather is warmer and this sounds very yummy.
Possibly my favourite #FreeFromPicnics recipe so far!
Soooo pretty! Definitely going to give this a go on our next tex-mex night as I know a few Peachicks (& grown up Peacocks) that would LOVE this!
Such a great idea, Emma! I’d seen xxx-layer dips in American series but I didn’t realise they were really a thing, he he! Yours really sounds lovely, and it all looks so cute in these teeny jars.