The thing is, I never don’t want mac salad. Yes, you might associate noodles swimming in mayo with peak summertime lunching, – and that’s true – but I could eat mac salad gleefully all year long.

I’m not going to say broccoli got my mental health back on track, but…

It is hot as hell in the great state of Texas which means I almost exclusively want to eat cold things. This salad hits all the notes I want on a plate during this time – crunchy, refreshing, spicy, satisfying without being too heavy.

This dish originates from Puebla and is served to celebrate Mexican independence, but if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love Christmas cheer.

You want to look pretty and feel fancy? This salad will make you look pretty and feel fancy.

Here’s the thing. I don’t necessarily endorse the vegan lifestyle, but let’s not talk about that at the moment. I live in Austin, Texas… I don’t want to get run out of town.