Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays — mostly because of all of the delicious food associated with it! From appetizers and cocktails to entrées and desserts, the options are endless and the flavors are magnificent. So let’s lighten it up this year so we can indulge in all of it! Here are incredible skinny versions of your favorite Mexican recipes, ideal for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
21 'Skinny' Cinco De Mayo Recipes
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Restaurant Style Salsa
It's not a Cinco de Mayo party without the perfect salsa, and this beautiful one can be made in 10 minutes and it's always a hit!
Photo and recipe: A Cedar Spoon
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One Skillet Vegetarian Quinoa Fajitas
This recipe is a fantastic main course for a healthier Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Recipe and photo: Cook The Story
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Tomatillo Shrimp Ceviche
This beautiful and refreshing ceviche is a tasty way to lighten up your Cinco de Mayo feast.
Recipe and photo: Cooking On The Weekends
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Mexican Chopped Salad with Spiced Pepitas and Honey-Chipotle Lime Dressing
This main course, vegetarian salad is incredibly hearty and packed with scrumptious flavors.
Recipe and photo: Cooking On The Weekends
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Healthy Guacamole with Frozen Peas
This brilliant guacamole recipe from Eating Bird Food uses peas in place of some of the avocado, and it tastes just as good as the real deal!
Recipe and photo: Eating Bird Food
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Healthy Chicken Enchilada Recipe with Egg White “Tortilla”
These quick and easy, healthier chicken enchiladas are gluten free and low carb.
Recipe and photo: Food Faith Fitness
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3-Ingredient Skinny Margaritas
Calories add up fast when you're drinking them, but not so if you go with this skinny twist on the classic margarita.
Recipe and photo: Happy Food Healthy Life
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Fish and Corn Tacos
Fish tacos are a quintessential dish at a Mexican feast, and this recipe is quick, easy, healthy, and super delicious!
Recipe and photo: Momtastic
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Fish Taco Salad
We love this tasty, healthy Latin-inspired salad for a few reasons: You can whip it up in about 20 minutes, it's packed with flavor, and even our kids enjoy it!
Recipe and photo: Momtastic
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Skinny Tres Leches Poke Cake
One of the most delicious, traditional Mexican desserts has been re-imagined into a lighter variation that's every bit as scrumptious.
Recipe and photo: Renee's Kitchen Adventures
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Pineapple Guacamole
This super fun guacamole brings a fruity kick to a classic favorite.
Recipe and photo: Running To The Kitchen
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Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers
Add a kick to your appetizer spread with this healthy and fun finger food.
Recipe and photo: Shockingly Delicious
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Skinny Roasted Shrimp Chile Rellenos
These gorgeous, mouth-watering rellenos from Apron Strings are every bit as delicious as the traditional deep fried style. The fat and calories are lower, while the flavor stays the same!
Recipe and photo: Apron Strings
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Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Coleslaw
These tacos are filled with a light slaw that can also make a delightful side dish.
Recipe and photo: Cooking On The Front Burner
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Guacamole Deconstructed and Skewered
Get all the wonderful flavors of guacamole in an adorable appetizer that doesn't require chips!
Recipe and photo: Tasting Page
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Skinny Mexican Street Corn
This skinny version of a popular street food in Mexico is something everyone will love.
Recipe and photo: The Cookie Rookie
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Skinny Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
Here's another delish twist on a crowd pleaser; it's lighter in calories but not in flavor!
Recipe and photo: The Cookie Rookie
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One Pan Roasted Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls
These lightened up burritos from The Muffin Myth might be the easiest thing on your Cinco de Mayo menu this year -- and you can make them ahead.
Recipe and photo: The Muffin Myth
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Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa
This stunning salsa is delicious as a side with fish, tacos, chicken, beef -- or served with chips as an appetizer.
Recipe and photo: The View From Great Island
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Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
Sweetened mostly naturally, the fresh flavors of strawberry, coconut, and lime make up the festive stripes of these Cinco de Mayo popsicles.
Recipe and photo: The View From Great Island
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Skinny Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate
It tastes decadent but this drink that's also low in calories does double duty as dessert.
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Recipe and photo: Wine and Glue
