40+ Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Over 40 of the best light and health recipes perfect for celebrating the big day. From Mexican appetizers and drinks to a variety of Tex Mex and Southwestern entrees, there is a delicious recipe for every part of your meal!

Cinco de Mayo seems to be the perfect holiday for Americans. Basically it is a huge celebration for us, where we have an excuse to eat good food and consume numerous alcoholic beverages without any family obligations! 😉 While I am all about a holiday that revolves around food and drink, there is no reason we can’t enjoy some healthy dishes during the celebration. Honestly, lots of Mexican dishes tend to be on the lighter side anyways, apart from the dishes that are covered in melted cheese.

These dishes are made from lots of wholesome ingredients and lean meats to create classic Mexican recipes and southwest dishes with a twist! Last but not least, we certainly didn’t forget to include a few beverages with a lighter take so you can drink with the best of them!

Appetizers

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Spirals with Guacamole from The Creative Bite

Black Bean Salsa from Culinary Hill

Easy Guacamole Recipe from The Creative Bite

Light Tex Mex Shrimp Bites from Julie’s Eats and Treats

7 Layer Sweet Potato Bean Dip from Luci’s Morsels

Cilantro Crab & Sweet Corn Mini Peppers from The Creative Bite

Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Toastadas from The Creative Bite

Healthy Chipotle Black Bean Dip with Pico de Gallo from Peas & Crayons

Shrimp Ceviche Mango Avocado Salsa from Flavor The Moments

Skinny Taco Dip from The Creative Bite

Restaurant-Style Salsa from Home Cookie Memories

Entrees

30 Minute Light Chicken Enchiladas from The Creative Bite

Skirt Steak Fajitas from Olivia’s Cuisine

Jalapeno Cornbread Crusted Shrimp Tostadas from The Creative Bite

Skinny Mexican Pizza from Snixy Kitchen

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken from Celebrating Sweets

Light Taco Quinoa Skillet from The Creative Bite

Chicken Pozole Verde from Grandbaby Cakes

Skinny Enchilada Tostadas with Avocado Crema from Lemon Tree Dwelling

Make-Ahead Mexican-Style Chili Lasagna from Whole and Heavenly Oven

Healthy Turkey Tacos from Culinary Hill

Light Taco Rice Bake from The Creative Bite

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa from The Creative Bite

Slow Cooker Posole Rojo from The Lemon Bowl

Light Crock Pot Taco Stuffed Peppers from The Creative Bite

Pulled Chicken Tacos with Pineapple from Dinner at the Zoo

Chicken BLT Salad with Citrus Tomatillo Dressing from The Creative Bite

Crock Pot Taco Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes from Whole and Heavenly Oven

Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Toastadas with Connoisseurus Veg

Skinny Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas from The Cookie Rookie

Spring Carne Asada Salad from Muy Beuno Cookbook

Grilled Tex Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers from Julie’s Eats & Treats

Salsa Chicken & Bean Tostada from Aggie’s Kitchen

Grilled Tex Mex Quinoa Stuffed Peppers from Alida’s Kitchen

Light Tex Mex Thin Crust Pizza from The Creative Bite

Lighter Chicken Burrito Bowl from Penney Lane

Drinks

5-Ingredient Fruity Sangria from The Lemon Bowl

Papaya Lime Agua Fresca from The View from Great Island

Coconut Matcha Horchata Matchata from Snixy Kitchen

Watermelon jalapeño agua fresca from Culinary Ginger

Light and Naturally Sweetened Winter Citrus Paloma Tequila Cocktail from Celebrating Sweet