Recently, I’ve been trying to eat a little healthier. You know the drill, it was the holidays, and I have put on some weight. Blah blah blah. On top of that, I have been sick these last few months, and exercising just hasn’t been happening! I am trying to do something about this now before I have to buy a whole new wardrobe!
Also, since I started eating gluten again, I have been eating carbs carbs carbs. Probably just from not having it for so long, I have been overdoing it. So, I decided to go somewhat low carb. I never was able to do a low carb diet before, because I just love my carbs so much! I am trying to focus on protein and veggies. Because lets face it, I really don’t think I eat enough veggies.
This salad – surprisingly (to me) – was very filling! It is a very clean eating salad, and I felt great after eating it – not too full or stuffed. The lime juice in the dressing really made the flavors “pop” and added a little punch to the salad!
White Fish Salad with Garlic Lime Dressing
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Salad:
White fish (tilapia, mahi, cod)
Smoked paprika, salt, pepper
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Bell peppers, chopped
Red onion, chopped
Optional: corn, avocado, cheese, tomatoes
Salad dressing:
1 lime, juiced and zested (about 1/4 cup lime juice)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
salt/pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the fish on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Flip over the season the other side as well. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
Place all your salad ingredients in a serving bowl. I was a little short on veggies, so I only used lettuce, bell peppers, and red onion. Add whatever you have!
While waiting for the fish to cook, prepare the dressing. Place all ingredients in a small jar and whisk well to combine.
Add the fish on top of the salad, add dressing, and eat!
Even if you aren’t trying to lose some weight, I think you would like this salad! I did add some cheese to my husbands salad, but mine was fine without it!
Meanwhile, Sammy isn’t feeling so hot today. Poor little dude! I’m off to snuggle a little bit!
I am surprised at how much better I feel over all when I cut out carbs and sugar. This looks delicious!
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I wish I liked fish – tilapia leaves a bad taste in my mouth for some reason, and while I love Chilean sea bass – its the most expensive fish in the store – $21 a pound!
Have a great weekend!
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Awww poor little Sammy! Such a cute pic of him curled up in front of the stove though. awww. Your salad is perfect for the diet plan I’m on–I’m eating mainly lean meat, veggies & fruit and also yogurt. I just bought some smoked paprika and that sounds great on the fish! I’m saving this!
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PS I didn’t know you were eating gluten again. Can you tolerate it completely now?
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I posted about it here. I started eating gluten before I left for India because I knew it would be hard. All along, I thought my problem was more overeating, not really gluten, but I think going gluten and grain free did help me. I have been preparing grains more in the traditional methods — soaking and all that. I think that makes them easier for me to digest too
I’m not eating gluten free but I am trying a rule to only have pasta/bread/or white potatoes only once a week. I had a hamburger for lunch the other day, so that’s my once per week sin. I’ve been making a lot of dishes like this one. I love your simple lime vinaigrette.
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This looks so pretty! I like the idea of using lime juice in the dressing instead of the typical lemon juice. usually for lunch I fix a large green salad with some source of protein served on top. It’s a good way to get in several veggie servings and so low calorie!
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I love the smoked paprika on the fish! What a great idea! Wonderful spring salad and great vinaigrette!
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I’ve been evaluating my relationship with gluten a lot, lately. Eating this salad would help a lot! I love the colors
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ahh sorry about the gluten problem.