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Fish Healthy Salad

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.

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