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

Sharon Mcgee
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I love the pop of color that the avocado adds to this salad. It's a beautiful and delicious dish.


ArslanHaider Bukhari
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Jamshed Jani
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual tilapia routine. The Mexican rice and salad are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy this fish.


Malik Wazir Ahmed
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Niazi Starr
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing, and they always ask for seconds.


Sadia sheikh
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tilapia, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The fish is moist and flaky, and the Mexican rice is flavorful and fluffy.


Tanko Pauline
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tilapia. I had some leftover fish from a previous meal, and this salad was the perfect way to use it up.


Heather Ward
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced, and the tilapia is cooked perfectly.


Rana Zaghem
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Anke Froh
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of fish, and I've also changed up the vegetables in the salad.


Malik Asghar
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The tilapia is a good source of protein, and the salad is packed with vitamins and minerals.


Frank Jacob
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Anju Budhathoki
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are delicious. The tilapia is perfectly cooked, and the Mexican rice is flavorful and fluffy.


Pontsho Segwatlhe
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The tilapia is light and flaky, the rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the salad dressing is tangy and refreshing.


Jamal Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The tilapia was moist and tender, and the Mexican rice was fluffy and flavorful.


Simangele Simangele
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I'm not usually a fan of tilapia, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so flaky and flavorful, and the salad was the perfect accompaniment.


Brenten01 gold hamster
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This Mexican rice and tilapia salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.