Healthy Cinco de Mayo Party

By Article by Norman King

Celebrate May in a light way. Host your very own Mexican-style fiesta.

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Healthy Fiesta

Beth Dreiling Hontzas / Styling: Katherine Eckert
It’s the perfect occasion to throw a party. To help you celebrate, we created a healthy Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo menu--complete with margaritas. The only additions you’ll need are good company, decorations, and music. Grab some maracas and dancing shoes, and bring your appetite for a fiesta to remember. Olé!
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Tortilla-Crusted Pork

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Katherine Eckert

Recipe: Tortilla-Crusted Pork

This pork dish is a Tex-Mex lover’s dream. We recommend serving it with both the Pico de Gallo and Tomatillo Salsa.

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Fresh Squash Chips and Fiesta Dip

Beth Dreiling Hontzas / Styling: Katherine Eckert

Test Kitchen Tip: Soaking the veggies in cold water makes Fresh Squash Chips perfectly crisp for dipping into delicious Fiesta Dip.

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Avocado Fruit Salad

Beth Dreiling Hontzas / Styling: Katherine Eckert

Healthy Benefits: Avocados are an excellent source of folate and fiber. They’re packed full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and have been found to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.

Recipe: Avocado Fruit Salad

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Scarlet Margaritas

Beth Dreiling Hontzas / Styling: Katherine Eckert

Feel free to indulge in Scarlet Margaritas. They have about half the calories of the traditional beverage.

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