Lemon Catfish-Rice Salad

Description

 * Makes 6 – 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups water
 * 4 x 6-ounce farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
 * 2 carrots, pared and thinly sliced
 * 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 * 1 red bell pepper, diced
 * ⅓ cup bottled lemon juice
 * ⅓ cup olive or vegetable oil
 * 1 teaspoon dill weed
 * ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
 * 4 ounces snow peas
 * lettuce leaves
 * cashews (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Bring water to boil in large skillet.
 * 2) Reduce heat; stir in fish and carrots.
 * 3) Cook 5 minutes or until fish flakes with fork.
 * 4) Remove from heat and drain.
 * 5) Combine rice, fish, carrots, green onions and red pepper in large bowl.
 * 6) Combine lemon juice, oil, dill, salt and lemon pepper in 1 cup measure or jar; pour over salad.
 * 7) Chill.
 * 8) Just before serving, stir in snow peas.
 * 9) Serve on lettuce.
 * 10) Garnish with cashews, if desired.