As you gather up your favorite Mexican ingredients for Cinco de Mayo dishes, allow us to take a moment to inspire you with some of our favorite recipes. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite protein-packed Mexican eats so you can boost your meals with the power of probiotic Lifeway Kefir and protein-rich Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Whether you love a spicy cheese dip, a southwestern salad, nachos, or a churro-inspired chocolate treat, we’ve got a recipe to suit your tastes.
No matter which of these Cinco de Mayo recipes you choose, you can easily enhance your meals, snacks, and desserts with Lifeway. Our probiotic kefir can be used in sweet or savory dishes and is rich in nutritional benefits. Similarly, Lifeway Farmer Cheese adds a creamy, rich texture to any dish you use it in and can become sweet or savory depending on how you flavor it or what you mix it with. It also makes an excellent addition to other types of cheese offerings used in Mexican dishes, so feel free to combine it with any cheese-filled recipe you already know and love.
1. Seven Layer Farmer Cheese Dip
Why have one layer of cheese dip when you can have seven?! Try our 7 Layer Farmer Cheese Dip to enjoy multiple layers of flavor-filled cheese dip made with tomatoes, avocados, several types of cheese, including Lifeway Farmer Cheese, along with refried beans, jalapeños, and cilantro. Don’t forget your favorite chips!
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2. Spicy Elotes Chopped Chicken Salad
Spice up your typical chicken salad and try our Spicy Elotes Chopped Chicken Salad for something new. This flavorful salad features crisp veggies, juicy fruit, tender chicken, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and a creamy dressing made from Lifeway Kefir. It has the cool, crunchy texture you love about salad, all adorned with Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir’s creamy, cultured goodness. Packed with protein, this salad will keep you satisfied with its savory flavors and protein-rich goodness.
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3. Chocolate Churro Smoothie
Chocolate and churros make the perfect smoothie pair, and you’ll see just what we mean once you try this indulgent blend! Inspired by the cinnamon sugar desserts known as churros, this smoothie is enhanced with Lifeway Chocolate Lowfat Kefir, which packs probiotics and protein into this dessert-inspired smoothie. Hidden beneath the indulgent layers of flavors are secretly healthy ingredients like banana, oats, flax seed, and more.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a little chocolate in hand, and get this recipe here.
4. Southwest Salad with a Creamy Salsa Kefir Dressing
Crunchy, crispy, and spicy are just how we like a southwest salad! Ours is amped up with a creamy, spicy salsa dressing made with Plain Lifeway Kefir, one of the most versatile ingredients to keep in the kitchen that your gut will love as much as your taste buds. Plus, our kefir is high in protein, calcium, and vitamin D, making it a power-packed way to upgrade any salad.
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5. Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Add some corn to your next batch of nachos to add flavor and fiber. Corn is rich in nutrients, despite it getting a bad reputation, and it’s a great way to add sweet flavor to any dish without adding sugar. We upgraded our favorite nacho recipe with some chopped corn and spices, along with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, which adds a cool, creamy texture and live and active cultures to the recipe for better digestion. A splash of lime sets the dish off, so don’t skip it!
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6. Cheesy Guacamole
Mix some cheese into your guacamole and it’s game over. Nothing sets a guacamole recipe over the top than Lifeway Farmer Cheese, that’s packed with protein. The live and active cultures in our cheese work with the prebiotic fiber in avocados used in guacamole to support the health of your microbiome too. Serve this with your favorite veggies and enjoy!
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7. Kefir Mangonada
Cool, creamy, sweet, and a little spicy are all found in this Kefir Mangonada recipe. This sweet treat will inspire you to start off the warmer weather with a hint of Mexican flair in mind. A popular street food, mangonadas are a frozen dessert that we enhanced with Mango Lowfat Lifeway Kefir. It adds the perfect pop of probiotics, protein, and sweet flavor. A little lime and Tajin seasoning sets the whole thing off.
Get the recipe here to enjoy!
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