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!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the tilapia fillets.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the vegetables.

Step 9

Flake the cooked tilapia into bite-sized chunks and place them on top of the salad.

Step 10

Serve the Tilapia Confetti Salad immediately as a refreshing lunch or light dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1410.6 grams (1410.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1041

Total Fat 42.00g	54%
Saturated Fat 8.60g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 2689mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 60.20g	22%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 115.20g	230%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 3560mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 42.7%

Carbs: 22.3%