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Dad’s Friday Night Pasta Dish.
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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.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
But if you were here, I’d add tequila to yours. Promise.
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Wow this is extravagant! Love it. Congrats on your nomination!
What a great combination, salmon is one of my favs! Congrats on the BHG, you have my vote.
Thank you SO much, Cheri!! I really appreciate the vote!!
This salad is such perfection, T! I could easily it for lunch – like every day!!! Can we make that happen ;)?
Thanks Ashley!!
Loving all these bright colors Tieghan! CONGRATS on your nomination – you definitely deserve it!!
My kind of salad Tieghan and I cannot wait until Spring comes!!
Thanks Jeanette! Me too!
I absolutely love salmon and this recipe looks and sounds like a complete winner. Fantastic flavors 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Thanks so much!
This salad looks amazing! Love all the colors and flavors, will definitely be making this!
Thanks Danae! Hope you get to make this and love it!
This salad looks so hearty and filling! Pass me a large bowl! That salmon up top is pretty much perfect!
Thank you, Julie!! I love a good salmon dish! 🙂
Congrats on BHG, I’ve voted for you already and will continue to :). Now where was this salad at lunch?! Gorgeous, love the vinaigrette!
Seriously!! Thank you so much, Laura! I means the world!! Wishing I could share this salad with you! 🙂
have I told you that I love how many of your recipes combine chile, cilantro, and lime?! because I really, really love it
Haha! SO happy to hear that! 🙂
Thanks Christine!
As usual another beautiful offering. Your brothers are getting on my nerves. You need your own place filled with friends who will swoon over your artistry.
Thank you so much, Maralyn!!
Ok…I think I could even get my salmon hating boyfriend to eat this one. This is my kind of salad!
Haha! Thanks Maggie!
You know Mexican food is the way to my heart. Love that this salad can be made so quickly.
Thanks Meagan! Gotta love the mexican foods!
Gorgeous pictures! I’ll be pinning this one for sure. Thank you!
Thanks Sarah!
so desperate for warm weather..this salad is total reminder things are going to change. I love the addition of mango here.
Thanks Dixya!! The warm wheather will be here before you know it!