Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Recipes specifically created to celebrate Cinco de Mayo that incorporate traditional Mexican ingredients and flavors, such as chilies, avocados, cilantro, and lime.

These Cinco de Mayo recipes can be easily prepared at home and are perfect for hosting a festive celebration with friends and family. These recipes range from simple appetizers to elaborate main courses and desserts, providing a wide variety of options for any taste and skill level. Whether you’re looking to try something new or stick with traditional favorites, these Cinco de Mayo recipes are a fun and delicious way to celebrate this vibrant holiday.

  • Classic Frito Taco Salad with Catalina Dresssing

    Frito Taco Salad is a fun, flavorful, and easy dish that always gets rave reviews. Whether you’re bringing it to a backyard BBQ, potluck, or just making it for a weeknight meal, it’s a guaranteed favorite. The combination of fresh ingredients, bold taco seasoning, and crispy Fritos makes every bite delicious. Give this recipe a try and watch it disappear in no time!

  • Easy Homemade Southwestern Salad Dressing

    Discover a creamy, flavorful homemade Southwestern salad dressing that’s simple to make. Perfect for burrito bowls, salads, or tacos!

  • Seven Layer Taco Salad

    Imagine serving up a salad that has all the zest and heartiness of your favorite tacos but with the added benefit of a stunning presentation. This Seven Layer Taco Salad recipe is as easy to assemble as it is delicious, making it a go-to for busy weeknights and festive gatherings alike.

  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Fiesta in Your Bowl!

    This Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is the perfect summer side dish—fresh, flavorful, and so easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a BBQ or just want a quick and delicious meal, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy every bite of this vibrant, tasty salad!

  • Heart Healthy Mexican Bean Salad

    Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant colors, this Mexican Bean salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds. Whether you’re a seasoned salad enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of leafy greens, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

  • Low Sodium Ground Turkey Burrito Bowl

    When it comes to creating a delicious, healthy meal, a Low Sodium Turkey Burrito Salad Bowl is a fantastic option. This dish offers all the flavors you crave in a burrito bowl but with a heart healthy lower sodium twist.

  • Homemade Low Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix

    Elevate your taco game with my homemade no salt taco seasoning mix! Packed with a harmonious blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a hint of smokiness, it’s the perfect way to add bold and flavorful zest to your dishes without the sodium.

  • Mango Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing

    This Mango Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing is the perfect healthy fruit salad dish for a sunny day! The juicy sweetness of the mangoes combined with the creamy texture of the avocados and the zesty kick of the lime dressing will leave your taste buds wanting more! You can also serve this salad as a simple dip with tortilla chips. Give this easy and healthy recipe a try and let me know what you think!

  • Avocado Chicken Salad

    Packed with wholesome ingredients, this Avocado Chicken Salad is a delicious twist on a classic, featuring creamy avocado instead of mayo. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s a healthy, satisfying option for lunch or meal prep.

  • Summer Corn Salad

    This easy Summer Corn Salad is made with sweet, buttery corn, sweet tomatoes, vibrant red onions, crisp cucumbers, flavorful feta cheese, fresh basil and a tasty dressing. It’s the perfect side dish salad for a summer BBQ!

  • Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Honey Lime Dressing

    This Mexican Grilled Chicken Salad is one of the best Mexican inspired food recipes to serve this summer. The juicy grilled chicken blends well with the creamy honey lime dressing and the greens and veggies make a great salad for lunch, dinner, or a snack. In fact, it is the perfect meal for any time of day, and you can have it on the table ready to eat in no time.

  • Vegetarian Mexican Pasta Salad

    You’re going to love this Vegetarian Mexican Pasta Salad! Tender pasta is combined with Mexican-inspired flavors that’s loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and a creamy lime dressing for a perfect summer time salad, great for barbecues, picnics, grilled meats or fish and more!

  • Healthy Southwest Chopped Salad

    Fresh and flavourful, this Southwest Chopped Salad is quick, easy, and delicious! It’s loaded with fresh veggies and a hearty drizzle of a creamy homemade Southwest Ranch dressing that your whole family will love!

  • Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

    Easy, creamy and absolutely delicious white chicken chili recipe cooked quickly in your instant pot!

  • Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Avocado

    A fresh, simple, no tomatoes salsa that can be thrown together in under 15 minutes! This easy salsa, often called Cowboy Caviar, makes a great side dish for any picnic, potluck, or party, and is a great way to use up your summer produce!

  • Healthy One Skillet Mexican Rice and Beef Casserole

    This easy One Skillet Mexican Inspired Rice and Beef Casserole comes together quickly in just 30 minutes! This healthy recipe is the perfect dinner idea for tonight! Mexican Style Rice and Beef Casserole is an easy comfort food you can enjoy guilt-free! It’s chock full of brown rice, black beans, and cheesy goodness. Save this lightened -up Mexican-inspired dish for later!

  • Easy Chipotle Mayo Dip Recipe

    This easy Chipotle Mayo recipe is just about the tastiest dipping sauce and it works with just about everything! With a few simple ingredients like chipotle in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, a dash of lime juice, and smoked paprika you have a delicious dip. And it just takes minutes to make!

  • Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

    Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad – Chipotle seasoned chicken tossed with all your favorite southwestern fixings…

  • Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

    This delicious and healthy corn and black bean quinoa salad is the perfect summer salad! It can be eaten alone, as a side dish, or in a wrap. Add chicken for some extra protein, avocado for some healthy fats or enjoy as is!

  • No Bean Keto Instant Pot Chili

    No Bean Keto Instant Pot Chili recipe that is whipped together in just 10 minutes and cooked all in the instant. This is the easiest healthy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. This instant pot keto chili recipe is plenty hearty and filling without the beans. Bet your family won’t even miss them!

  • Spicy Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad

    This Spicy Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad features a simple combination of fresh vegetables, black beans, and quinoa in a zesty lime dressing that makes this the perfect weekday meal!

  • Fresh and Easy Mango Salsa

    This fresh mango salsa is perfect for entertaining – the juices from the ripe mango, tomatoes and lime just mingle together, make friends and create a burst of flavours in your mouth. Serve with salmon as a main course or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.