How to Make Fish Taco Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fish tacos are a popular Mexican dish that has made its way into the hearts and stomachs of people all over the world. The combination of crispy fish, zesty salsa, and creamy avocado is a winning combination that never fails to satisfy. But what if you could enjoy all the flavors of a fish taco without the guilt of indulging in a heavy, fried tortilla? That's where this fish taco salad comes in!

This recipe takes all the elements of a traditional fish taco and turns it into a light an...

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Ingredients

  • 6 (2 ounce) frozen breaded fish fillets
  • 8 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into small wedges
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 2 slices jicama, diced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • ¼ cup creamy cilantro salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
  • 6 sprigs cilantro, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 main dish salads

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place fish fillets in a single layer on a shallow metal baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, flipping halfway, until crispy and browned, 22 to 24 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Tear apart lettuce leaves and divide between 2 salad bowls. Place tomatoes over the lettuce. Arrange avocado, cucumber, jicama, and onion around tomatoes. Cut fish fillets into quarters and arrange over the salads. Drizzle some salad dressing around the vegetables and over the fish.
  • Sprinkle each salad with 1/2 of the cotija cheese. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
  • Nutrition

    813 cal.

    • Total Fat: 57g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 1247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 185mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1646mg