Tilapia Confetti Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with Tilapia Confetti Salad—a colorful, flavor-packed dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. This recipe combines tender, spice-rubbed tilapia fillets, pan-seared to perfection, with a vibrant medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy grape tomatoes, sweet red and yellow bell peppers, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty red onions. A drizzle of homemade lime-honey dressing ties everything together, infusing the salad with a tangy sweetness that complements the fish beautifully. Topped with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbal freshness, this dish makes a perfect light dinner or lunch, ready in just 30 minutes. Healthy, gluten-free, and bursting with color, it's a feast for your eyes and your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and flake easily with a fork. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables.
Flake the cooked tilapia into bite-sized chunks and place them on top of the salad.
Serve the Tilapia Confetti Salad immediately as a refreshing lunch or light dinner.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2689 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 115.2 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3560 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
