Mexican Sides

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Mexican Christmas Salad
Mexican Christmas salad is a vibrant and festive dish that I absolutely love to make during the holidays! It’s a colorful mix of apple, pineapple, raisins, and cream that really brings a burst of flavor to the table. I often toss in some chopped pecans to give it a crunchy texture. It’s refreshing, crunchy, and the perfect side dish for any holiday feast. Every bite feels like a celebration, and it’s a staple at Mexican Christmas table!
Mexican Salads Ideas
Sizzle up your summer with Mexican-inspired salads! These light and flavorful dishes burst with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro. Black beans and corn add heartiness, while creamy avocado brings a cool touch. Tangy lime dressing and crumbly cheese complete the fiesta. Choose from classic chopped salads or explore exciting options with grilled corn, jicama, or zucchini.
Mexican Summer Salads
Those Mexican summer salads are perfect for your potlucks or cocktouts in summer. Refreshing and crispy veggies tossed with lime juice, smoky chipotle, and luscious Mexican crema. From Grilled corn and avocado salad to creamy tuna and corn to classic macaroni salad with jalapenos, I've got you covered.
Jicama Salad
This salad made with jicama, carrots, cucumber, and green onions is perfect to serve as a side dish for grilled chicken or shrimp, but also delicious on tacos or quesadillas. A Mexican favorite recipe that is not as known as pico de gallo, but equal delicious!
Arroz Verde
This Mexican green rice, also known as arroz verde, is a staple at many homes. A fragrant and delicious spin on classic Mexican rice perfect to serve as a side for your favorite mains. Made with tomatillos, cilantro, poblano peppers, and corn, this vegan side is a must try!
Nopales Asados
To prepare nopales asados, the cactus pads are carefully cleaned to remove any spines, then lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes a squeeze of lime juice or a dash of olive oil. They are then grilled until they develop a slight char and become tender, usually taking just a few minutes on each side. The grilling enhances their unique texture and imparts a delicious, smoky aroma.
Mexican Tomato Salad
Say hello to this awesome Mexican tomato salad, aka ensalada de tomate! It's a fantastic way to highlight the delicious flavors of fresh, seasonal produce. Perfect for those sunny gatherings and summer feasts!
Tuna and Corn Salad
The ultimate summer side! This tuna corn salad with a Mexican twist is perfect to make sandwiches, with salty crackers, or just serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips. This salad with corn and tuna is loved by many, including my family!
Cebollitas Asadas Side Dish
A great side for tacos and grilled meats is this cebollitas asadas dish. Basically they're Mexican spring onions grilled and simple served with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of salt. In Mexico we love serving them with tacos de carne asada, or on a platter with carne asada, or just as topping for freshly cooked beans. So good!
Chiles Toreados Best Mexican Side
This is by far my favorite Mexican side: Chiles toreados are sauteed green chilies like jalapeños or serranos along with onion and flavored with a squeeze of lime juice and salt. They're great as a side for tacos, grilled meats, quesadillas, or burritos.
Cucumber Pico de Gallo
This cucumber pico de gallo recipe is what we called in Mexico 'pico de gallo con pepino'. It's super fresh, deliciously packed with flavor, and perfect to serve as a side for your grilled meats or as a tasty appetizer with tortilla chips.
Enchiladas Side Dish Ideas
If you're wondering what to serve with enchiladas, here are the best side dishes for roundup your meal. From rice and beans, to pickled vegetables and crispy salads, those recipes will have something for everyone!
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad Recipe
Don't skip this corn and avocado salad this grilling season! It's packed with bold flavors and amazing textures. Perfect to serve with grilled meats as a side or on its own for a quick lunch or snack.
Tamales Side Dishes
Wondering what are the best sides to go with tamales? Here I got you covered! From rice to refried beans, to soups and hot beverages like atole, this collection showcase the best sides to serve with tamales.
Rice With Chorizo
Mexican chorizo and rice is a delicious dish that can be served on its own or as a side. It is known in some Latin American countries like Mexico as Arroz Con Chorizo and often served with a fried egg on top. My recipe include a short video to show you how to make this rice dish at home.