Quick and easy cinco de mayo appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Tzatziki

Creamy, tangy cucumber dip ideal to accompany grilled meats and vegetables. Serve as a side dish to grilled meat or vegetables. Also, serve it on…

Cran-Orange Muffins

Cran-Orange muffins are light , tasty and refreshing when entertaining guests out on the patio or pool side. In the winter, they go well with…

Homemade Nangka Jam

Nangka is a Cebuano term for jack fruit. This fruit has its own natural sugar, so you don't have to use a lot of sugar to enhance its taste.

Killer Guacamole

People rave about this straight-forward guacamole. Simple to prepare, easily adjusted to your (or your guests') tastes, it's a great start to a BBQ…

Salsa Verde

Salsa verde is our favorite salsa and one of our all time favorite snacks. It is made from tomatillos which look like small green tomatoes with a…

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the…

Heavenly Shrimp Cocktail

A refreshing Baja style Shrimp Cocktail serve in a glass with cooked shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado in a mixture of cocktail…

Happy Kids Guacamole

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!

Tuna Salad

Croissant stuffed with Tuna salad.

SMOKED TAMALES

THIS IS SOMETHING THATS GOOD TO EAT WHEN GRILLING AS A SNACK.I HOPE FOOD NETWORK LOOKS AT MY PATENT.

Crispy Cool Bean Dip

This is a light, crispy appetizer. you actually feel like you are eating something healthy! Everyone seemed to really enjoy it.

Annie's Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

A wonderful light and fruity Salas for parties, weekends, or just as a family treat!

Salsa

Strawberry Jicama Salsa

This is the result of trying to use leftover ingredients from other recipes. What I had on hand resulted in a different salsa that I used with…

Edamame/Chickpea Guacamole

Packed with good-for-you foods this dis is outstanding in sandwiches, salads or a standalone snack! Please eat your veggies!