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Balsamic Tilapia w/Mixed Greens

balsamic tilapia mixed greens
Ingredients:
  • (1 Tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
  • (1 Tbsp.) orange juice
  • (1 Tbsp.) fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • (1 tsp.) Dijon mustard
  • (1/2 tsp.) salt
  • (1/4 tsp.) ground black pepper
  • (4 Tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • (4) tilapia fillets (6 oz. each)
  • (4 cups) mixed baby greens
Servings
4
Dinner

Balsamic Tilapia w/Mixed Greens

Simple grilled tilapia served with a mixed baby green salad and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 8 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Spray grill rack with cooking spray and preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice, basil, mustard, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. While whisking, slowly stream in 3 Tbsp. oil, set aside.

  3. 3Use 1 Tbsp. oil to brush each side of tilapia fillets. Top with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Grill 7-8 minutes, turning once halfway through. Serve with greens and vinaigrette.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 fillet, 1 cup greens, 1.5 Tbsp. dressing

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 303
  • Total Fat 17 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 2.6 g
  • Protein 35.1 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 411 mg
  • Fiber 1.2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Entrées with Fish

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Fish

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.