Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s Mexican Fiesta time- one of my favorite holidays.
As much as I love enchiladas and nachos- after awhile all that cheese, beans and fried corn can be a bit heavy. This is a light crab salad with a nice chili punch so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on any fireworks.
Ole!
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:
- Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
- Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
- Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
- Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
- Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
- Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
- Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
- Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
- Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:
- Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
- Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
- Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
- Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
- Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
- Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
- Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
- Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
- Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
- Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
- Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
- Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
- Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
- Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
- Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
- Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
- Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama
Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:
- Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
- Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
- Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
- Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
- Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots
Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:
- Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
- Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
- Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Margarona from The Messy Baker
- Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious
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- 1 pound lump crab meat- cleaned
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced
- 1/4 cup white onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 of large seedless watermelon
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- Cilantro leaves for garnish
- In a large bowl combine: crab, lime juice, jalapeño, onion, oil and salt.
- Slice the rind off the watermelon and with a sharp knife, slice into paper thin rounds- about 16 in total.
- In a small bowl combine: chili powder, cayenne and lime.
- Lay 4 slices of watermelon on each of 4 plates. Divide the crab evenly. Sprinkle top with chili- lime salt.
- Serve with cilantro leaves.
- Crab may be made up to a day in advance and kept cold.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
May 5, 2013 at 8:12 amI would have never thought to pair watermelon with crab. This salad looks so refreshing and delicious!
Gail Watson says
May 5, 2013 at 11:32 amThanks Jennie- LOVE the margarona you posted too!
Family Foodie says
May 5, 2013 at 9:09 amWow! This is absolutely amazing! I am in love and your photography is just exquisite! So glad you shared this beautiful recipe during #SundaySupper
Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says
May 5, 2013 at 9:14 amOh, I love this. So light, healthy, and absolutely lovely. I agree with Isabel about your photography: exquisite!
Gail Watson says
May 5, 2013 at 11:34 amThank you darlin’-Glad you liked it.
Laura Dembowski says
May 5, 2013 at 9:17 amThis looks like such a wonderful light dinner for all summer long. Love the refreshing watermelon paired with the crab.
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says
May 5, 2013 at 10:17 amI love how this is fresh and spicy at the same time
Gail Watson says
May 5, 2013 at 11:46 amExactly Sarah- I love that ying yang too!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
May 5, 2013 at 7:41 pmThis is beautiful, Gail! Love the colors and presentation but mostly love the very interesting and refreshing use of ingredients!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
May 5, 2013 at 8:53 pmThis looks amazing! What a perfect, refreshing meal.
Phil says
May 6, 2013 at 6:59 amAfter all we ate during our Cinco de Mayo pot luck party this would have been great. Love watermelon too.
Happy Valley Chow says
May 6, 2013 at 9:09 amAll I can say is WOW! What a terrific combination, beautiful job 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Gail Watson says
May 6, 2013 at 3:06 pmThank you!