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{This post is sponsored by Old El Paso! I used their awesome Soft Tortilla Tacos Boats to make these super fun salads!}

I am having a serious moment with salads this month.

Well, salads and Mexican. To say that I am ready for Spring… okok and Cinco de Mayo too, is an understatement. I was kind of ready mid January, but that’s just typical me. Thankfully spring is finally here and Cinco de Mayo will be here before we know it (hehe a little too excited for Cinco this year!) .

Until then, let’s celebrate spring with this fresh take on salmon fajitas!! These fun little salad boats are the perfect, quick and easy meal for any weeknight. They’re also great for entertaining, think Easter, birthdays, Mother’s Day, and yes obviously – Cinco de Mayo! Old El Paso Mini Soft Tortilla Taco Boats make for the perfect edible serving bowl. And you cannot deny, they have a major cuteness factor to them as well!

But umm, guys can we just change subject real quick?

You remember how I got my wisdom teeth pulled on Saturday and then all week I have been like yeah, yeah I’m fine, that was no big deal. Well, the pain came on strong on Tuesday, and man it was so not fun. I think I got behind on the pain meds (aka Advil) and my mouth just kind of killed all day long.

The pain is somewhat manageable though, and I still think I got the good end of the deal when it comes to getting wisdom teeth pulled, but it still hurts a lot, and I’ve got to say I am so glad that this is all done and over with. I am slowly trying to get back to REAL SOLID food. Don’t get me wrong I love yogurt, I love hummus and I love ice cream, but I also really love crunchy, chewy foods.

I also never really realized how much you need to chew your food. I can’t tell you how many times I tried some fresh fruit and gave up because it needed to be chewed. UGH. My fruit consumption for the last few days has been only in the form of very finely mashed bananas…still good, but I feel like I’m eating baby food.

YIKES. Anyway, hopefully I’m on my way to getting back to eating solid foods soon. Ahh, life will be full again, YES.

Oh, and if you are wondering, testing recipes has been quite a challenge. I could not try my recipes all week-long, so I have had to rely on others …ok, my mother and father… to taste test everything. Not only is this tricky, but it’s just cruel. I mean, I made cheesy things, breakfasty things, salads and even rice krispie like treats… and I didn’t even get to try them! Oh how I wanted to, I even tried, but it flipping hurt. Let’s just say that I’ve never been more appreciative of the ability to chew than I am now. You never realize how good you have it until it’s gone, you know? <–life lessons

But guys, let’s talk fun things now. Things like these Salmon Fajita Salad Boats to be exact!!

Making these fajita salad boats is simple. All you’ll need is fresh salmon, peppers, lots of fun salad ingredients and the taco boats. The salmon gets rubbed in a delicious blend of spices and cooked to your liking in a super hot skillet along with some bell and poblano peppers. I also made a quick mango salsa to play up the tropical flavors of the fish. And then, even though it may not be traditional, I added a little cheddar cheese (I mean, when could cheese ever not be a good thing?!?). Once your salmon + peppers are cooked, it’s time to assemble the salad boats!! Lettuce, mango salsa, shredded cheddar, peppers, salmon and sliced avocado. All topped off with a dollop of yogurt and a few tortilla chips if desired.

These are great for dinner or entertaining and can be thrown together in just around thirty minutes….

Sooo, what do you think? Is it salad time yet?? Thinking YESS…with a side of pineapple margaritas?!?

For sure. 🙂

{This post is sponsored by Old El Paso. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Half Baked Harvest cooking!! }