Tilapia Citrus Couscous Salad

1

cup

whole grain couscous

1/2

lb

tilapia

2

large

carrots

1

stalks

celery (diced)

1

medium

yellow onion, peeled and chopped

1/2

red bell pepper (diced)

1

lime (juice and zest)

1/2

lemon (juice and zest)

1

tsp

Dijon mustard

1

Tbs

olive oil

1

clove

garlic (minced)

2

tsp

dried parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1

Add 1 1/4 C of boiling water to the couscous, let sit for 5 minutes covered.

2

Cook the tilapia by placing fillets on a large pre-heated skillet (use cooking spray if not using a nonstick pan); cook for two minutes per side or until done. Let cool for 5 minutes before flaking with a fork.

3

In a large bowl, combine the couscous and vegetables.

4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the zest and juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, and parsley.

5

Combine the dressing and tilapia with the couscous/vegetable mixture.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (9.2 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

321.44

Calories From Fat (15%)

48.82

% Daily Value

Total Fat 5.56g

9%

Saturated Fat 1.11g

6%

Cholesterol 32.32mg

11%

Sodium 108.21mg

5%

Potassium 651.56mg

19%

Total Carbohydrates 47.61g

16%

Fiber 6.26g

25%

Sugar 5.59g

 

Protein 21.96g

44%