Tilapia, Jicama, and Fennel Salad

Karin Lazarus

December 31, 2008

1 Min Read
Tilapia, Jicama, and Fennel Salad

 

Serves 4 / Serving tip: Sesame breadsticks are the perfect accompaniment to this hearty salad.

1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into thin strips

1 small fennel bulb, halved, cored, and cut paper thin

1 mango, peeled and sliced

1 jalapeño pepper (or to taste), seeded and finely chopped

2 medium-large pink grapefruits, peeled, pith removed, and sectioned

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or minced green onion

4 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice

¼ cup canola oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 5-ounce tilapia fillets

Olive oil, for brushing

1. In a large bowl, combine jicama, fennel, mango, jalapeño, grapefruit sections, cilantro, and chives; toss together carefully. In a small bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, canola oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

2. Preheat broiler. Brush fillets on both sides with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and place on a well-oiled rack. Broil 4 minutes, until cooked through. Do not turn over.

3. Drizzle about 4 tablespoons dressing over salad and toss well. Divide salad onto four plates. Top each with a fillet and serve immediately.

PER SERVING: 392 cal, 23% fat cal, 10g fat, 1g sat fat, 92mg chol, 38g protein, 39g carb, 12g fiber, 139mg sodium

About the Author(s)

Karin Lazarus

 

Karin Lazarus baked her first batch of cookies when her mom gave her a Mix Master and a Betty Crocker cookbook when she was just 8 years old. She has been cooking ever since. Creating her own recipes and trying them out on family and friends is her greatest passion. She's dedicated to using natural, whole foods and fresh, vibrant, adventurous, ingredients to create recipes that are good for you and a pleasure to eat. In 2009, she took home the grand prize in Sharffen Berger's chocolate recipe contest for her Chocolate-Filled Pandan Dumplings

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