Cinco de Mayo Party Recipes
There are plenty of reasons to throw a party this weekend: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, a good friend's first communion, my niece's birthday...or just because it's FINALLY spring. Any of the following quick, delicious and simple Cinco De Mayo themed recipes would likely make party guests happy to find on a party buffet table...of any theme.
Thanks to Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean for hosting a different type party...sort-of a pinning/bloghop mash-up that's pretty brilliant! She calls it a Pin It Party, so check it out for some cool recipe and fitness "pin-able" posts!
Our most pin-worthy recipes for this weekend or any upcoming spring shindig are:
We're pretty sure this Black Bean and Corn Salsa is our most-pinned recipe on our entire site! The bright colors and the crazy simplicity make folks run to their pantry...knowing that they probably already have all the ingredients on hand!
My kids go crazy for this 7-Layer Taco Dip Plus Tofu. Yes tofu. And even my non-tofu-eating-husband will scoop it up on crisp tortilla chips. We have even been known to eat it for dinner. And since "7 Layer Taco Dip" seems to be one of the more popular appetizer recipe searches, it will likely be scooped up at your next party.
Another super simple appetizer; so simple, in fact that the original recipe for Cantaloupe Gazpacho had three words of instructions: "Chop, combine, enjoy!" I added a few more notes and some suggested ingredients - but you can use any produce on hand to produce this sweet, salty, spicy fruit soup that would be a fun first course served with a cold Pilsner or lime margarita.
Perfect to serve (and keep warm) for a crowd, Deanna's Margarita Turkey Chili is prepared in a slow cooker. And it contains all the Cinco de Mayo flavors you could desire: Tequila, lime, cilantro and more.
This honey-sweetened, creamy Avocado Vanilla Fruit Dip is perfect as part of an appetizer buffet, for dessert, or for the kids' after-school-snack. See why Pinterest is buzzing about serving avocados for dessert or in sweet treats.
Are you going to or hosting a Cinco de Mayo or Derby party this weekend? What are you cooking up this weekend?
Oh yum! I think I could eat Mexican inspired food everyday. Definitely trying the avocado vanilla fruit dip. I don't know who would love it more - me or the kids!
It's a fave of me AND the kids Angela
Hey - how about your anniversary? The author has been my bride for 13 years this coming Monday.
I love you.
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I love black bean and corn salsa, especially with the addition of avocado! Pinning!
Thanks Debbie! Happy Pin It love...will check yours out!
Stopping by from the Pin It Party! Everything looks so gosh darn tasty! 😀
Thanks for stopping by Ali. Your blog name is a fun tongue-twister!
Those recipes are all gorgeous! Mexican cuisine is not known for being healthy, and these dishes highlight that it doesn't have to be that way. So many colors and flavors!
Hey, good point Laura! Guess that's what happens when you invite 2 dietitians to your Cinco de Mayo party...but we do love our lime margaritas too!
I have a black bean and corn salad recipe that the family loves. Off to check out your recipe.
Thanks for stopping by Jill...love that you add "Happiness" to Fitness and health!
All of it looks so delicious.
They all look wonderful - what a great themed post - pinning a couple to try later... thanks so much.
Thanks Elle! Will check your blog out too!
Oh yum - I love your colorful recipes! These look delicious and easy - a great combination in my opinion! The salsa & the 7-layer dip are two that I'm going to pin now, I could veganize the dip really easily & I love that you added tofu for a nutritional punch. 🙂
Thanks Heather!
Ooooh! I don't think I've done cantaloupe in a gazpacho. Sounds awesome!
It's the sweet, salty, spicy thing that's so good! Thanks Annie!