Baja-Cali Black Bean Salad

So this was my lunch yesterday and today. And I’m thinking about whipping up another bowlful this weekend to serve with some yummy grilled chicken (if it warms back up enough to be pleasant for eating outdoors! Brr!). And whipping up is probably not the best verb here…because there is no whipping involved. Just stirring really. So mabye I’ll stir up another bowlful this weekend. 😉 This dish is super “clean” and diet friendly recipe. It’s almost paleo (I think…I can’t keep the “rules” straight on this diet!), gluten free, dairy free, low carb, etc. There is minimal chopping…and just takes a few minutes to prep! Win-win-win…Baja-Cali Black Bean Salad FTW! I’m calling this Baja-Cali because it has all the flavors and colors of Baja…red/green…lime/cilantro…plus an avocado mixed in as well. Hence the Baja-Cali prefix for this black bean salad. Hope y’all enjoy this refreshing black bean salad!

Michelada — Mexican Beer Baja Style

Seems that every region of Mexico has a different recipe for a Michelada. We prefer the ‘limon and sal’ version, which is served on much of the baja. It’s basically a beer margarita and soooooo refreshing!

Baja Shrimp Cocktail

This is our version of the extremely popular appetizer served at Chinook’s restaurant in Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal. Fast and fresh, this makes a great party dish as almost everything can be made ahead of time. It’s also a great main dish on those nights when it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen. So sit back, relax, pop a cold one and imagine yourself on the beaches of Baja. This is one appetizer that let’s you enjoy your own fiesta.

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