Quick and easy Mexican cinco de mayo recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Picco De Gallo

A fresh salsa that brightens any plate.

Tex-Mex Meatball Soup

A hearty and colorful soup which can be cooked in about 30 minutes. Choose your meat type - beef, sausage, poultry, or a blend if preferred. Using…

Mexican Coleslaw

I looked over a lot of Mexican flavored coleslaws and this is what I came up with...we wanted full flavor to go with our fish tacos and this fit the…

Black Bean Chipotle Dip

Black Bean Chipotle Dip is a flavor explosion in your mouth! Tangy, savory, smoky and a tiny bit sweet, this HOT dip disappears quickly!

SMOKED TAMALES

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

Shredded Mojito Chicken Soft Tacos

Part of a dinner party menu on a budget!

Mexican Brown Rice, Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

As a main dish or a side to any number of meats or fish meals, this perky bright salad is tasty and healthy.…

Lime-cilantro coleslaw

This is a great, light side dish. And it's probably the easiest dish you can possibly make! Perfect with enchiladas or my chicken chilaquiles…

Ranch Jalapeno Dip Recipe

zippy ranch-style dip. The recipe, from a local Mexican restaurant, stirs up a creamy blend that tastes great with crunchy tortilla chips or raw

Salsa

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Cinco De Mayo!)

Delicious and easy grilled corn to celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Enjoy.

Guacamole

Thank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her…

fresh cilantro tortillas

Very simple.I recommend oiling your griddle/pan well.The flour water mix is not always going to work as the recipe calls, the idea is the create an…

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This is one of the many great recipes featured in the new “Recipes From South Of The Border” cookbook. With “Recipes From South Of The Border” you…

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…