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Is it April yet?
Or really just May fifth, because clearly I already have Cinco de Mayo on the brain.
Ok well, I actually always have Mexican on the brain, but who can blame me? It is good stuff. Plus, it is always fresh and colorful, and we all know I love that.
Speaking of colorful, it finally stopped snowing here this week and there has been blue skies for the last two days. So awesome, it actually feels a little like spring. I love when these days happen in the dead of winter. It is a total energy booster.
But I mean, really spring is not even that far away. March twentieth, and if you have been living in a hole, that is next month. That’s not far at all.
Whoa! How the heck did that happen? The Easter candy is already in stores and people are talking spring break and Easter brunch. Well I am totally ready for spring, but time still needs to slow down. I feel like it was just Christmas, and before I know it is going to be summer. This both excites me and scares the heck out of me, but what’s new?
Let’s talk about this salad. This is the perfect salad. Full of flavor, super easy and I swear it gets better with each and every bite. If I could I would serve this every other night or at least something similar, but you guys know most of my family hates fish. Hates it so much that they actually have problems sitting at the table when it is around.
Basically they are a giant bunch of babies that have five foods they will eat. Tacos (understandable), chicken (as long as it is not weird), pasta (as long as it’s as simple as can be) , rice (white) and steak (grilled). I mean, do you see what I am working with here?
Whatever, they are crazy.
And I have known this my whole life, but to be honest, they would all say that I am the craziest of them all. Really though, I cannot argue with that. I admit it, I am crazy, but I totally accept it. It is what makes me, me.
Plus, I fully believe that we are all a little crazy in some way, and if you say you’re not, well than sorry, but I don’t believe you.
Anyway, back to the point here. This salad!
You guys are going to love this salad or at least I hope you will. I feel pretty confident that if you like these flavors you will love it. You should also know that if you are not into fish you can swap the salmon with chicken and or steak. Both are good and I do know this for a fact, since I obviously had to make the steak and chicken versions for the fish haters at the table.
Oh, and I also have to say that most of the brothers left out all the color in this one and just had the steak + chicken and then headed straight for the leftover rice in the fridge. I love color and well… they hate it.
The whole meal can come together in under thirty minutes, so it is perfect for a weeknight meal or even a weekend meal because it is that good. I mean, I know a salad on the weekend may seem boring, but this is not boring, in any dang way.
Hello, there are tortilla chips. Totally weekend worthy, but bonus if you get to make it tonight <– do it if you can, your Wednesday will be made!
A few notes, don’t skimp on the the tortilla chips – and have a margarita. It makes things pretty fun…..
Even if mine was a virgin.
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But if you were here, I’d add tequila to yours. Promise.
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That is a GORGEOUS piece of fish. I’m wishing I could have it for lunch today!
Thanks Courtney!
Looks so yummy! I love salmon atop a salad! You get to mix it with all of those beautiful fresh Mexican flavors.
Thank you so much, Liz!
What a perfect hearty salad! That salmon is definitely calling my name!!
Thanks Jenny!
I wish. I’m so ready for spring! Love this, girl. Love anything with salmon and lime. 🙂
Thanks Sandy!
I’m still eating through my supply of Christmas and Valentine’s candy–hold off on the eggs! DO NOT, however, hold off on this bright Mexican loveliness. Take THAT winter blues!
Haha! Me too! It is insane. Slow down marketing people!
Thanks Erin!
Love the colors and your photos are so beautiful. I am making this salmon soon!
Thank Lucy! Hope you get to make it and love it!
I am in love with your beautiful white ceramic chopping board. In love!
And the salmon looks pretty yummy too…
Thank you so much!
This looks so SO good! Not too complicated, either, which means that I should probably surreptitiously leave this page open on my laptop the next time it’s my boyfriend’s night to cook dinner 😉 I can’t wait for Cinco de Mayo either (not least of all because HOPEfully all the snow will be gone by then!), and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your yummy Mexican food recipes before then!
Leave it open!! 🙂
Thanks so much!
I can’t believe Spring is almost already here… I mean, I’m totally ready to be done with the cold and snow and dreary gray skies… but can’t believe it’s already almost here! Time has been flying by. And I really can’t wait for Cinco de Mayo. It is probably my favorite non-major holiday of the year… seriously.
I’ve been trying to incorporate some salmon into the dinner rotation and this looks absolutely incredible! Pinned 🙂
I just can’t guarantee my margarita will be a virgin one.
Haha! Thanks Chris and I love Cinco de Mayo too. Can’t wait!
Well there goes my no salad rule 😉
Rules are meant to be broken.
It’s been far too long since I’ve made salmon! The blackening spice mixture on top looks delicious too! And the Easter stuff has GOT to go. It’s wayyyy too early to see it in the stores.
I agree! Way too early, but I kind of love the fun colors!
Love the colors in this salad and the dressing looks great! Can’t wait to try this.
Thank you so much, Kathy!
I saw Easter stuff the other day too and I was all “WHOA WHOA, I am still eating my Valentines chocolate!”
Apparently I am behind the times.
I love love love chile and lime with pretty much all seafood, and this salmon salad sounds perfect!
Gorgeous photos as always!
I am still getting through Christmas candy! LOL!
Thanks Taylor!
I’m also surprised at how fast time goes. Hey wait, I wasn’t done with today yet!
Chile-lime-salmon-salad = a lot of my favorite foods in one bowl! I live with a picky eater too but I know that we both both be all about this. I love a salmon salad because it’s filling, but it’s still a salad.
Hah! Thanks Annie!
So colourful, Tieghan! I have a similar problem with my hubby and fish – he can’t eat shellfish and isn’t a great fish lover even when he can eat it. But … luckily he quite likes salmon, so maybe I could squeeze this one past him! You must have a really hard time in your house pleasing everyone … I can’t believe they’re reluctant to eat all your lovely creations!
Yay! Happy he like salmon! Thanks Helena and I hope you guys love this!