15+ Best Cinco de Mayo Salad Recipes

This watermelon salad gets a Mexican makeover with crunchy toasted pepitas, salty queso fresco, fresh cilantro and a tangy lime vinaigrette. Serve with tacos or any grilled meat for an easy Mexican feast!

With fresh, ripe tomatoes, sharp white onion, and the kick of a jalapeño, this zesty tomato salsa is the perfect accompaniment to your favourite tex-mex dishes.

Mexican shrimp cocktail, or "coctel de camarones", is a popular and refreshing Mexican appetizer that consists of shrimp, avocado and cilantro swimming in a spicy (or mild) tomato broth. Quick, easy, healthy and delicious!

Whether you are team creamy or team vinegar coleslaw, this honey lime coleslaw is sure to be a hit. This coleslaw is the perfect balance of tang and sweetness.

Fresh, in season corn grilled and cut right off the cob, combined with flavor-packed ingredients like radishes and jalapeños, make this salad something special.

Ensalada de Nopales (or Cactus Salad) is a tasty, vegan-friendly, and refreshing side dish that's a staple in Mexico. It's quick and SO versatile. You can pair it with just about everything!

Mexican Shrimp Salad is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavor of perfectly seasoned shrimp, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, and drizzled with a Mexican vinaigrette dressing and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds!

Try this ensalada de papa (or potato salad) full of buttery potatoes and crunchy vegetables covered in a creamy, dairy-free chipotle sauce. It's the perfect item to bring to your next potluck or gathering!

This Mango Avocado Chili Lime Salad is sweet with a little heat! Freshly squeezed lime juice, chili powder and sea salt season juicy mango and creamy avocado in a healthy salad. This mango salad with chili and lime is Whole30, Paleo and Vegan.

If you are a fan of fruit salads and margaritas, then this Tequila Lime Fruit Salad will surely hit the spot.  This spiked bowl of fruit has a nice sweet flavor that comes from a infused tequila-lime simple syrup.

Jicama Salad is an easy & healthy side or snack. Crisp jicama & sweet-tart shredded apple mixed with a mildly tangy salad dressing is perfect. Bonus: it's a great jicama slaw on bean burgers & tacos too.

A Doritos Taco Salad Board is a modern nod to the retro recipe that lets your dinner guests customize their own delicious taco salad. 

My sister Laurel’s Jicama Salad is probably going to be a salad you’ll make over and over, even if you’ve never eaten jicama before. And this is a fun recipe with endless variations!

Carne Asada Steak Salad with Mojo dressing is a lightened up and delicious way to serve grilled Carne Asada steak! With steak, tomatoes, feta, avocado and a zingy Mojo dressing that's a riff on Carne Asada marinade!

If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a potluck, backyard BBQ or family gathering you will love this Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos. 

This Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw is a tasty side dish to accompany any Mexican inspired meal. This broccoli slaw recipe is super easy thanks to pre-packaged shredded broccoli slaw mix. It also has carrots, red cabbage and is tossed with jalapeño, lime, red onion, and red bell pepper for a refreshing side salad.

This healthy Mango Black Bean Salad is hearty, bursting with flavor, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber. Made with 8 low-budget, pantry-friendly ingredients in 5 minutes (not including marinating time)!