For starters, I’ll just reiterate how much I love Mexican food. Jalapenos, tortillas, limes, guacamole, you name it. I’m down for a Mexican twist on anything! I’m just going to assume you agree, because 1) you clicked on this, and 2) what weirdo doesn’t like Mexican food?
Mmkay. So let me introduce you to your future favorite dinner, and reassure you that it’s easier than you think to make. Oh, and you’ll also take home 2 lil mini recipes that you can use and reuse in a dozen other recipes. So… here we go!
First up, SALSA. This is not your ordinary go-to salsa… it’s better. FYI, there are peas in it, but don’t freak out… you’re going to love it. It adds a freshness and a “wow I’m being so healthy” element to the salsa that you’ll keep chipping away at it. (get it? ok.)
Next in tow, TACOOOOOS. All my favorite ingredients for your easiest and best taco bar setup, plus two mini recipes for a easy fajita marinade and pickled onions!
Alright, here we go!
F r e s h P e a S a l s a
Ingredients
2 Cups frozen sweet peas, cooked cooled or 1 15oz can of peas, rinsed and cooled
1 avocado, cubed
1/2 package guacamole seasoning
5 grape tomatoes, cubed
1/8 chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 chopped jalapeno (optional)
1 lime, juiced
Instructions
Place the peas in a small mixing bowl.
Add in half of the guacamole seasoning, and stir gently to coat the peas in the seasoning.
Add in the rest of the chopped veggies and lime juice, and again gently stir it to mix everything else in.
For best flavor, let it refrigerate for a couple hours to really season up before serving!
P i c k l e d O n i o n s
(recipe courtesy of @designlovefest)
Ingredients
1/2 red onion, sliced into thin rounds
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Whisk the vinegar, salt, and sugar together in a small bowl. In a small glass jar with a lid, stack the onions and then pour the mixture over them until they’re covered in liquid (double the recipe if you chop extra onion!). Seal it with the lid and let it rest on a countertop for 1-2 hours, then enjoy or refrigerate the rest!
F a j i t a C h i c k e n M a r i n a d e
Ingredients
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp honey
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
Instructions
For a quick marinade, mix these ingredients together in a small bowl. Add your thawed chicken into a plastic ziploc bag and pour in the mixture over it; work it into the chicken. Let it rest in the fridge for 1-4 hours to let the flavors work in!
T a c o B a r I n g r e d i e n t s
Homestyle tortillas, heated (this makes a huge difference in the taste!)
Limes, sliced
Queso Fresco
Sauteed white onion and bell pepper (1/2 of each, sauteed in olive oil)
Avocado, sliced
Pickled Onion
Chicken Fajita meat
Fresh Cilantro
Fresh jalapeno, chopped
