Healthy Fish Taco Salad

Introduction: Inspired by a memorable vacation meal, our Healthy Fish Taco Salad is a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional fish tacos. Featuring tender fish fillets seasoned with zesty spices, served atop a bed of crisp lettuce and vibrant vegetables, this dish is bursting with flavor and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Plus, it’s versatile and customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 limes
• 1 orange
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 4-6 handfuls of lettuce or mixed salad greens
• 1 cup homemade coleslaw or shredded beets
• 1/2 onion, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• Sliced avocado or guacamole (optional)
• Salsa (optional)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Fish:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
   • Season both sides of the fish fillets with cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
   • Add the seasoned fish to the skillet and cook until it is flaky and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
   • While the fish is cooking, zest one lime and the orange over the cooked fish.
   • Squeeze the juice of one lime and half of the orange over the fish.
   • Drizzle the honey or maple syrup over the fish and let it rest while you prepare the salad.
3. Assemble the Salad:
   • Arrange a bed of lettuce or mixed salad greens on serving plates.
   • Top the greens with homemade coleslaw or shredded beets, sliced onion, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and sliced avocado or guacamole (if using).
   • Place the cooked fish fillets on top of the salad.
4. Finish and Serve:
   • Squeeze the juice of the remaining lime and orange over the salads.
   • Optionally, top each salad with salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and hot sauce according to taste preferences.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and healthy Fish Taco Salad!

Notes:

• This recipe is highly customizable. Feel free to add or substitute your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, cucumbers, or radishes.
• For a low-carb option, skip the honey or maple syrup and use a sugar-free sweetener, or omit it altogether.