MEXICAN RICE AND TILAPIA SALAD

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A fresh green salad with sautéed tilapia is a filling dinner when Knorr® Fiesta Sides Mexican rice is added.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon buttery spread or oil
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice
4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves
1 fresh tomato, chopped
½ red onion, diced

Steps:

  • Mix cumin and chili powder together and sprinkle over tilapia chunks to coat.
  • Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and melt buttery spread or oil. Saute tilapia on each side until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In same skillet, prepare Knorr® Fiesta SidesTM - Mexican Rice according to package directions. Transfer tilapia to the rice mixture.
  • Divide lettuce between four salad bowls or plates. Divide the rice and tilapia mixture among the dishes. Top with tomatoes and onions. Serve with your favorite light dressing, such as Ranch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 104.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Umar Fauziyat
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Abdulramon Olamide
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


DOCTV33
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This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


sameer bhatti
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture.


Michelle Garwood
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This salad was a great way to use up leftover rice and tilapia.


Memuna Adamu
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I would definitely make this salad again. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Hassan Farooq
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The tilapia was a bit overcooked, but the salad was still good.


Nadji Daha
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Freddie Leon
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This was a great light and healthy meal. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the salad was refreshing.


pak Afghan dosti amjad ali official
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I'm not a huge fan of tilapia, but this salad was amazing. The flavors were well-balanced and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Lija jahan Tisha
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious. I used leftover rice and tilapia, and it was perfect.


Nabasirye Nuliat
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, the tilapia was flaky and moist, and the salad was refreshing and tangy.


Sunve Shikder
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This Mexican rice and tilapia salad was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.