May is here and I am ready to parrrr-tay! Today I’ve rounded up my favorite Fit & Fresh Cinco de Mayo Ideas as inspiration for your south-of-the-border inspired shindig. I’ve stayed away from heavy, filling Mexican foods and focused on lighter foods, festive colors and alcohol-free libations so you can keep shaking your maracas all night. 

Read on to get more that 20 Fit & Fresh Cinco de Mayo Ideas:

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These south-of-the-border entrees will make you say “ole”!  Simple to make any day, not just Cinco de Mayo!

• Brisket Tacos with Watermelon Relish
• BBQ Beef, Bean & Sweet Potato Taquitos
• Carnitas & Corn Stuffed Zucchini with Fijole Sauce
• Beef Enchilada Meatballs (Instant Pot)

Keep the main dish at your meal plant-powered with these vegetarian and/or entrée options.

• Grilled Avocado Tacos with Creamy Jalapeno Dressing
• Chipotle Butternut Squash Enchiladas
•  Black Bean, Corn & Zucchini Tacos

These sides, soups and salads add festive fiesta colors and fine taste to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

• Tex Mex Egg Drop Soup
• Black Bean, Avocado & Corn Salad
• Grilled Avocado Boats with Blistered Tomatoes
• Freebirds Copycat Ancho Vinaigrette Dressing
• Grilled Corn on the Cob

What’s a Cinco de Mayo party without dip to stick a tortilla chip (or veggie stick) into? Set out these light, bright bowls of goodness and watch the disappear pronto!

• Just a L’il Spicy Strawberry Radish Salsa
• “Give Me Mo’” Mojo Citrus Guacamole
• Skinny Garden Guacamole

Keep the Cinco de Mayo snacking going all day long with these spicy, cheesy munchies.

• Jalapeno Cheese Bombs
• Jalapeno Four Cheese Frico
• Steak & Quinoa Squachos

Cheers to Cinco de Mayo, here are some creative ideas for your fiesta!

• Skinny Blackberry Nectarine Margaritas – Virgin option
• Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Agua Fresca

What is your favorite food to eat on Cinco de Mayo? Do you have any fun plans for this festive holiday or any exciting weekend plans in general? Please share in the comments – XOXO, Jennifer