MEXICAN RICE AND TILAPIA SALAD

Mexican Rice and Tilapia Salad image

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

Ingredients

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