SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
๐ Meal Plan for May 4-10, 2026 ๐ Cinco de Mayo Inspired!
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Here are my Mexican-inspired dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 4-10, 2026). I hope they help you plan a delicious Mexican fiesta and a fun Cinco de Mayo celebration! DAY 1: Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake (30-Minute ONE-PAN meal.)
DAY 2: Shrimp Fajita Bowls (30 Minutes, One-Pan)
DAY 3: Chicken Enchiladas with Cilantro-Lime Cremaโ
DAY 4: 30-Minute, One-Pan Mexican Ground Beefโ
DAY 5: The Best Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema, Avocado, and Cotija Cheese (or Feta)
DAY 6: Pork Chile Verde (slow-braised pork shoulder with green salsa verde) with cilantro-lime black bean riceโ
DAY 7: Crispy, Cheesy Chicken Taquitos (Baked NOT Fried) with 3 Creamy Sauces: Garlic Crema, smoky Chipotle Aioli, and bright Avocado-Cilantro Lime Crema. ONLY 20 MINUTES OF PREP!
SALAD 1: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Saladโ
SALAD 2: Avocado Corn Tomato Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Dressing โ
SALAD 3: Mexican Salmon Salad Bowl with Roasted Poblano Ranch Dressingโ
Cinco De Mayo DessertsโTres Leches Cake with Strawberries (in a 9x13 inch pan)
โChocolate Tres Leches Cake (in a 9x13 inch pan)
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SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
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