Thursday, May 5, 2016

Zesty Peanut Lime Chopped Salad #CincoDeMayo (Giveaway)


Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here in Canada, I suspect most of us celebrate by downing Corona and eating tacos. But for those withe Mexican heritage, Cinco de Mayo means something more. Apparently those in the United States tend to celebrate this day the most. Head over to this interesting article for five facts that may surprise you about Cinco de Mayo.

And if you are looking to celebrate with a special meal, the folks at Que Pasa Foods have some yummy ideas for you! They suggest serving a big bowl of this Zesty Peanut Lime Chopped Salad - not just today, but any day you want a delicious spring meal. I think this would be a great potluck dish, served with broken up Que Pasa purple corn chips on top.

Photo courtesy of Que Pasa.
I veganized Que Pasa's vegetarian recipe by substituting marinated tofu "feta" for cheese. This salad features healthy, filling and tasty ingredients such as black beans, avocado, kale and edamame. All that deliciousness gets topped with a zesty dressing that includes lime juice, peanut butter and minced garlic. And isn't it such a pretty salad? I think it would really wow party guests.


Que Pasa organic, non-GMO chips are made from whole kernel corn, ground with real volcanic lava stone – the traditional way they’ve been made in Mexico for generations. These chips are also delicious and crunchy. I buy them all the time! Corn is often genetically modified so I feel better about buying tortilla chips that are non-GMO. These chips are also gluten free, vegan and low sodium. Que Pasa Mexican Foods is a Canadian, family-owned company based in BC and part of the Nature’s Path Foods family of organic brands. They make lovely organic salsa too!

Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @QuePasaFoods and check out the hashtags #EverydayFiesta and #CincoDeMayo for more spring recipe ideas.

This healthy, festive recipe for Lentil Tacos looks amazing too!

What's your favourite way to eat tortilla chips?


Zesty Peanut Lime Chopped Salad



by Que Pasa
Ingredients (serves 5 to 6)
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 2 cups spring mix
  • 1 ¼ cups black beans
  • 1 ¼ cups corn
  • 1 1/2 cups edamame
  • ¼ cup shelled peanuts
  • 1 cup dried pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 cup cubed marinated firm tofu (optional)
  • 1 avocado, chopped
Peanut Lime Dressing
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp. lime zest
Instructions

In a glass mason jar with screw-top lid combine the Peanut Lime Dressing ingredients. Shake well until combined and set aside.

In a large salad bowl toss together the chopped kale and spring mix. Add the rest of the salad ingredients (black beans, corn, edamame, peanuts, pitted dates, tofu and avocado) on top. Arrange in rows if you like – just make sure to toss together upon serving!

*To prepare optional marinated tofu "feta," mix in a bowl 1/2 cup of water, juice of one lemon, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tbsp. oregano, salt and pepper to taste and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Stir in tofu and marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

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Enter to Win An #EveryDayFiesta Prize Pack ($50 value)

Residents of Canada and the US may enter using the rafflecopter below for the chance to win an assortment of Que Pasa organic chips, an assortment of Que Pasa organic salsas (including medium Mexicana, mild and smoky chipotle) and free Nature's Path product vouchers. Giveaway runs until May 15th. Prize may not be exactly as shown.


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*This post is sponsored by Que Pasa Foods. All opinions are authentic and my own. Thank you for supporting the awesome companies that partner with Woman in Real Life.

85 comments:

  1. That looks like a very tasty salad! My favorite way to enjoy chips is with guacamole, of course. :)

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  2. I love to eat them with salsa and cheese.

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  3. My favorite way to eat chips is with guacamole!

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  4. I love eating chips with sour cream & salsa mixed together!

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  5. I like to eat tortilla chips with guacamole.

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  6. I love making nachos with tortilla chips!!

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  7. I like to break them up into my vegan chili!

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  8. I love eating it with cheese and salsa.

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  9. definitely with guacamole

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  10. I love chips with seasoned ground beef, cheese, sour cream and black beans! My email is traciemichelle0515@gmail.com

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  11. I love nachos with shredded cheese and salsa on them,and baked in the oven!

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  12. I love to eat tortilla chips with guacamole!

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  13. I love dipping it in a cheese dip or guacamole

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  14. I love tortilla chips dipped in fresh salsa!

    Rafflecopter Name is Anne Taylor

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  15. I like mine dipped in a cheese sauce mixed with salsa

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  16. I love tortilla chips dipped in hot salsa.

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  17. My favorite way to eat chips is smothered in guacamole!
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  18. I make chicken nachos. I found a great recipe in Southern Living magazine. (jozywails@gmail.com)

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  19. I like to eat my tortilla chips with salsa and grated cheese.
    Florence C

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  20. I love multigrain tortilla chips with a spicy salsa.

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  21. I like to eat them with guacamole.

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  22. I make my own Guacamole to enjoy tortilla chips with!

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  23. My favourite way to eat chips is with guacamole!

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  24. My favourite way is to eat them with nacho cheese sauce and salsa. Thank you for the giveaway!

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    1. You are welcome! Thanks so much for entering!

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  25. Leslie:
    I use chips as a vehicle for guacamole.
    leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com

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    1. Vehicle for guacamole...haha...I like that! Love me some guac... ;P

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  26. i love nacho chips dipped in salsa
    jan

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  27. I like to eat nachos with refried beans and cheese!

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  28. I like tortilla chips with lots of guacamole and sour cream.

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  29. This is my kind of salad!! I love tortilla chips with just sour cream to dip...yum.

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  30. Other than with salsa, I also like to crunch them up and put them on a salad.

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  31. I love making a sauce using cheese and salsa and then breaking the tortilla chips up a bit and making a salad with black olives and a few other items in the fridge!

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  32. I like to use them to make nachos.

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  33. I like to eat them with cheese.

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  34. With fresh guacamole or mango salsa. Yum!

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  35. I love tortilla chips with guacamole.

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  36. Nachos with lots of salsa and guacamole!

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  37. I love them with salsa and sour cream

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  38. I love to eat them dipped in chunky homemade guacamole.

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  39. I love to eat them dipped in chunky homemade guacamole.

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  40. I love to eat them with a dip :)

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  41. my fave way is to make nachos!

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  42. I love eating tortilla chips with fresh home made guacamole.

    - amber y

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  43. I love eating and making nachos. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

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  44. I love lightly salted tortilla chips with pico de gallo salsa!

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  45. I like to eat tortilla chips with sour cream and salsa.

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  46. I love tortilla chips with salsa and or nacho cheese.

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  47. Love the, with salsa & guacamole.

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  48. I like beef, cheese and sour cream.

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  49. My favourite way to eat them is with salsa.

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  50. Tortilla chips dipped in salsa, a lot of salsa.

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  51. I love to eat tortilla chips with fresh guacamole and salsa verde

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  52. I love eating them with some salsa.

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  53. I love eating nachos chips with salsa and hot cheese.

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  54. Love having them as nachos, we eat these nachos often enough at home love this brand.

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  55. I like mine with guacamole and pico de gallo

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  56. All I need is GUAC with them! :)

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  57. I like to eat tortilla chips as part of taco salad

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  58. I love to make nachos with homemade guacamole!

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  59. I like my tortilla chips just plain straight from the bag

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  60. It would be great to Win An #EveryDayFiesta Prize Pack.
    In response to your question of
    What's your fave way to eat tortilla chips?
    My favourite way to eat tortilla chips
    is with Cheese Sauce and Salsa.
    Thank you for having this giveaway.

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  61. My favourite way to eat tortilla chips is with a side of guac and salsa.

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  62. I love guac or the thinner restaurant style salsa! Extra spicy!

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  63. ....with guacamole! a good bean dip is great too!

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  64. I like to dip mine into a fresh tangy salsa with lots of cilantro!

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  65. With salsa or guacamole

    jwats1127@cox.net

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  66. I love to eat Salsa with my chips

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  67. i like to eat them with cheese and salsa

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  68. I love dipping them in salsa

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  69. I love to eat them with nacho cheese and salsa..yummy.

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