Last updated on November 10th, 2020 at 01:07 am
Cinco de Mayo’s such a strange celebration—it’s often confused with Mexico’s Independence Day (actually celebrated on September 16th); it’s not widely celebrated in Mexico at all (except for Puebla City, population 2.5 million); in fact—I’m not entirely sure most people know what it’s for (celebrating the Mexican Army’s victory over the ever-powerful French in 1862’s Battle of Puebla. The more you know, right?)
But though Cinco de Mayo isn’t exactly what we think it is, we shouldn’t let that put a damper on things—there’re plenty of ways to still celebrate it, including some delicious options from Old El Paso!
The theme for the sixth and final Let’s Taco ‘Bout It post from this year spent with Old El Paso is celebrating Cinco de Mayo—because tacos make the fiesta better! Here in Toronto, we take this sentiment to heart as we start consistently seeing temperatures that support this city’s visceral craving for patio season. With our days of warm weather as limited as they are, we take this season seriously and have culture and cuisine that go right along with it.
This in mind, to rise to the challenge at Casa de Palmer we put a little Quick Broccoli Slaw together to ring in the season!
Old El Paso Broccoli Slaw
Total Time: Prep: 10 min. + chilling
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli coleslaw mix
- 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
- 1/2 cup Old El Paso Restaurante Salsa Picante
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
Directions
In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, corn and salsa. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in vinegar. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 6 servings.
With some zesty Old El Paso Restaurante Salsa Picante added to the mix, it’s the perfect complement to any summer supper! In fact, you could try your hand at any of the previous meals we’ve  put together!
- 1) Old El Paso Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, Chapter Five—Of Sweet Treats, Toddlers and Tortilla Bowls.
- 2) Old El Paso Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, Chapter Four—Everyone Wins With Burrito Bowls!
- 3) Old El Paso Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, Chapter Three—Double the Delicious with Double Layer Tacos!
- 4) Old El Paso Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, Chapter Two—Whatchu Know ’bout Taco Tuesday???
- 5) Old El Paso Let’s Taco ‘Bout It, Chapter One—Solving Dinnertime Dilemmas with Old El Paso!
Closing—Old El Paso Let’s Taco ‘Bout It
If writing this series has taught me anything, it’s this—one can make anything from ingredients if they feel adventurous enough. A taco doesn’t have to stay a taco. A tortilla can become anything. And a burrito bowl is only as good as what you put into it—you just have to be willing to bend the rules and create something truly delicious!
Thanks for reading about my culinary adventure brought to you by Old El Paso—I hope it’s inspired you to take some cooking adventures of your own; life’s too short to eat bland food!
Enjoy your “comida” and until the next,
–case p.
Disclaimer: I wrote this as part of a year-long campaign with Old El Paso, weaving their line of Mexican cuisine-inspired products into my life’s stories and putting them on the blog for everyone to see. They compensate me with food and funds.
118 replies on “Old El Paso Cinco de Mayo Broccoli Slaw!”
I really enjoy Tacos and Chili the most.
My favorite is Chicken Burrito Grande with lettuce salad and refried beans. Also must have sour cream and salsa on my buritto!! yummo!
My favorite is enchiladas
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We have Tacos a least 3 times a month and it is always a huge hit!!
Enchiladas are my favourite!
I love soft tacos.
Tacos are a big favourite for me, I also really love my Spanish Rice dish!
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we love beef tacos with soft shells
We love Chicken Enchiladas Verdes and of course tacos too.
My favourite is taco lasagna, tacos and mexican rice, those are just a few
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My favourite Mexican food is shrimp tacos!
Fajitas, chicken quesadillas, enchiladas … and on and on
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I love burritos
Chicken fajitas have been my favourite ever since my Girl Guide group introduced me to them when I was a teenager.
My favourite is hard tacos.
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Burritos are my favorite!
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Nothing beats a good taco. Or fresh chips and salsa…or real nachos…
refried bean burritos
My favourite is Burritos
Hard shell tacos, the hotter the better!
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I love eating tacos with all the toppings including sour cream.
Big fan of Crispy Pork Carnitas
I love most Mexican food, but a good enchilada makes me very happy.
I am all about burritos!!! we have them every week <3 my absolute fav
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I love a great burrito or taco.
My favorite Mexican food is definitely Taco Nachos
My favorite is enchiladas
taco’s are my favourite , i love that you can use all kinds of topping to make them how you like them
Any type of tacos really…!
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I only ever tried burritos and I love them 🙂
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I love huevos rancheros! yum!
I just love Burritos without the ‘spicy,’ more so than any other Mexican food. There’s something about the beans, meat, cheese & sauce that they use that leaves my mouth watering for more. And boy does my mouth ever water after munching down on a beef & bean burrito…….Yummy, Ole!!
My family really enjoys Taco Salad!!
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We keep it simple when it comes to Mexican, tacos are a family favourite because everyone can add what they like to theirs.
My favourite Mexican dish is soft tacos.
I love soft tacos! We have made them with several types of ground meat including beef, turkey, venison and antelope. So good!
I love a chicken soft taco!
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My kids and I love tacos in the taco boats. So good.
I love Mexican food but my fave has to be tostadas, especially chicken tostadas!
I love Hard tacos, rice & refried beans
& nachos
I can’t get enough Enchiladas! I love them.
We love Mexican food anything from tacos,burritos,tostados and taco chips with old el paso salsa sauce.I guess my personal favorite is tacos.We love them all dressed with veggies,cheese,sour cream and salsa sauce.
It’s hard to choose but I think I have to go with beef chimichangas!
Burritos are my favourite.
Chimichangas are my favorite!
My favorite are tacos!
I loveeeee Mexican Food! My faves are Chimichangas, Enchiladas, Tacos and ofcourse Carnitas!
Tacos are my favourite Mexican food – beef and fish, I love them both.
Chili con carne is my favourite Mexican food with tacos coming in a very close second.
I really like chicken taquitos. I make them on special occasions.
tacos are my favorite!
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I love fajitas especially if they have salsa, sour cream and guacamole
Old El Paso’s fish tacos- they are really , really amazing! We’re having them on Thursday night!
i love nachos and quesadillas
i like burritos
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Tacos & burritos!!
I love so many Mexican Foods. Chimichangas are my favourite.
Cheesy enchilada’s are my fave!
My favorite Mexican food is enchiladas
I love tacos the most probably, but really love salsa more than anything.
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Your Old El Paso Broccoli Slaw sounds delicious! I love making double decker tacos at home with the Old El Paso Taco kits. I warm one hard and one soft shell in the over and then spread melted cheese sauce on the soft shell to stick them together and fill with beef and yummy toppings! One of my favs! Taco Bell has one but they use refried beans to stick together. I’m not a fan personally so the cheese is my go to! Thanks so much CaseP!
My favourite mexican food is quesadilla can be just cheese or served with meat
love tacos loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, hot peppers and sals
Our family’s favorite Mexican dish is Taco Pasta Salad!
Chicken Fajitas
I like tacos and burritos!
Quesadillas are my Fav
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I have to say I am a HUGE fan of bean tacos and fish tacos and….!!!!
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My faves are soft tacos!
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If salsa were a food I chose that! but otherwise I absolutely love tacos! yum
er i mean if salsa were a meal…..
A family favorite has always been beef burritos.
I love tacos!
we love making tacos
LI love soft tacos!
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Love Burritos but can’t wait to try the new chicken tinga dinner …..luv the salsa and sour cream to add on top etc. sooooo yummy!!
I love enchiladas
I really enjoy any type of taco!
Tacos are my favorite Mexican food!