11 Simple and delicious dishes for Cinco de Mayo

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From salsa to enchiladas to carne asada, there’s something for everyone in this collection of 11 simple and delicious dishes for Cinco de Mayo!

mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.

Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Pineapple pico de gallo in a black bowl.

Pineapple Pico de Gallo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Update your traditional pico de gallo with some tropical flair. This pineapple pico de gallo adds a lovely sweetness to this dish.

Grab the recipe: Pineapple Pico de Gallo.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken slow cooker enchiladas in a white baking dish.

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Melty cheese, savory chicken, and tangy enchilada sauce make these enchiladas a hit with everyone!

Grab the recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas.

Pico de Gallo

Garden fresh salsa in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.
Garden Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo). Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This traditional pico de gallo is bursting with fresh flavor! Tangy lime juice and fresh tomatoes make this a delicious condiment, dip, or side dish.

Grab the recipe: Pico de Gallo.

Mango Pico de Gallo

mango pico de gallo in a white bowl with a tortilla chip.

This fresh, fruity mango pico de gallo is perfect for a dip with chips. It’s great loaded onto tacos and quesadillas, or added to taco bowls and salads!

Grab the recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo.

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

A bowl of pineapple habanero salsa surrounded by cilantro, limes, and a red linen sit on a wooden cutting board.
Pineapple Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Roasting the pineapple, onion, peppers, and tomatoes in this dish adds a wonderful, rich depth of flavor you’re going to love!

Grab the recipe: Pineapple Habanero Salsa.

Carne Asada Quesadillas

A closeup shot of a carne asada quesadilla topped with cilantro and sour cream.
Carne Asada Quesadilla. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Marinated steak, rich, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas come together in this carne asada quesadilla for a dish everyone will love.

Grab the recipe: Carne Asada Quesadilla.

Creamy Salsa Dressing

Creamy salsa dressing in a glass jar surrounded by tomatoes, fresh limes, and cilantro.
Creamy Salsa Dressing. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This creamy salsa dressing is wonderful on salads or drizzled on your favorite Mexican dishes.

Grab the recipe: Creamy Salsa Dressing.

Serrano Salsa with Lime

serrano salsa in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board.
Serrano Salsa with Lime. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is a bright, tangy, spicy salsa with roasted peppers and onions. Its bright green flavor is so festive, too!

Grab the recipe: Serrano Salsa with Lime.

Carne Asada

Grilled, sliced ranchera meat is shown on a black stone plate surrounded by lime and orange slices and cilantro.
Ranchera Meat. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Juicy steak is marinated in citrus juice, cilantro, peppers, and chili powder for an extremely flavorful bite.

Grab the recipe: Carne Asada.

Mango Habanero Salsa

roasted mango habanero salsa in a black bowl.
Roasted Mango Habanero Salsa. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This bright, flavorful salsa balances sweet and heat perfectly.

Grab the recipe: Mango Habanero Salsa.

Mexican Corn

Overhead shot of two black bowls containing esquites.

Mexican Corn. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sweet corn is dressed in a mixture of creamy, tangy, and somewhat spicy ingredients to create a delicious side dish.

Grab the recipe: Mexican Corn.

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