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Thursday 16 August 2018

Greek Meatball Salad ... with lemon, oregano and chives


Meatballs can make the perfect between-the-season supper; when it’s too cold to be outside grilling on the barbecue but you’re not ready for sweaters, heavy stews and roasts! Brimming with fresh flavours, these lemon and oregano Greek meatballs are served atop a leafy green salad. Made in just 25 minutes, this recipe can make a great midweek meal. Hey Jan, I hear you say … 'why not serve it on a Saturday' … now there's a thought! 

Ingredients:
Serves Four
400g turkey breast mince
1 tsp dried oregano
1 lemon, zested and juiced
100g (3 1/2oz) Greek-style 0% fat natural yogurt
50g (1 3/4oz) Greek-style salad cheese, crumbled
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp olive oil
1 round lettuce, split into leaves
10g (approx.) chives, snipped

Optional - 4 wholemeal pitta breads, toasted, to serve

Method:
1. Mix the mince with the oregano and lemon zest. Shape into 20 meatballs and put on a plate. Chill in the fridge for 10 mins.
2. In a food processor, blitz 1 tbsp. of the lemon juice with the yogurt and cheese until smooth; set aside. Soak the red onion slices in the remaining lemon juice.
3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan set over a medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook for 10-12 mins, turning regularly, until golden and cooked through.

4. Place the lettuce leaves in a large serving bowl. Scatter over the meatballs and drained onion slices then drizzle over the dressing. Finish with the chives.

Optional - serve the pitta breads alongside, if you like.

Nutritional Details Per Serving:
Carbohydrate 3.4g Protein 26.2g Fat 6g
Taken From:
an idea here 

Turkey is one of those tasty meats that is positively good for you. It has essential nutrients that are good for the whole family. It contains: 

Protein, which nourishes every cell of your body. Protein helps build muscles and bones, so is essential for childhood development. But you may not be aware that it’s also needed to stop muscle wasting, so is crucial as you get older too.
B Vitamins, which help to unlock the energy from foods. Turkey breast is a source of vitamin B6, which helps keep your red blood cells healthy and reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Selenium, which helps keep your hair and nails healthy, it is also needed to keep your immunity topped up, and is also vital as a protection against damage to your cells and tissues.
Phosphorus, is needed for normal growth and development of bones, it also helps to release the energy from food.

A variety of recipe ideas/articles are found within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

29 comments:

Dewena said...

This looks wonderful! And since the romaine scare here in the US I've been buying more of the butter lettuce that it looks like in in the picture. We call it Kentucky Limestone lettuce here.

Valerie-Jael said...

This looks great. Have a nice evening, hugs, Valerie

Christine said...

I could eat this right now!

Tom said...

...a nice refreshing summer treat.

Jo said...

That's a great idea. I'd have never thought of serving meatballs on a salad.

Out on the prairie said...

never had a meatball in a salad, but made so good ones the other day to go with eggplant. Thanks for the well wishes!!!!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I love most salads. Looks delicious. Have a great day and weekend ahead!

William Kendall said...

I think I'd like that.

Bill said...

Salads are great, nice and light and this one looks delicious.
Enjoy the day!

Chris Lally said...

Perfect for this summer's day! Thanks, Jan.

Elephant's Child said...

Salads (of various kinds) are always on my go to list.

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

We love having salads for our main meal with a nice protein. These meatballs would be a nice change for us! Sounds delicious, Jan. Thank you! ♥

happyone said...

My husband would love this. Thanks again for another great recipe.

Lee said...

I'm running behind in catching up with blogs. It's been one of "those" weeks.

This recipe, along with the previous ones posted over the past couple of days, is also very tempting....my taste buds have kicked into gear! :)

peppylady (Dora) said...

Actual I've use meat in salad. Like a taco salad

Kim said...

This looks amazing! I am a huge meatball fan and can you believe I never thought of pairing them with salad? What a fabulous and refreshing idea! And pretty to look at...

Thickethouse.wordpress said...

Love all your recipes! This is such an interesting idea, to me....

Lady Fi said...

Looks tasty and could be made with veggie balls for us vegetarians!

Linda said...

Looks attractive! Jan, thank you for your kinds words about the loss of my dog.

Bob Bushell said...

Really nice with vegeballs Jan.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This looks wonderful. I like the idea Lady Fi had about veggie balls, too.

Phil Slade said...

Three weeks to our trip to Greece. They do some great meatballs in Skiathos. I think many use a combination of lamb and beef to get the full flavour.

Martha said...

Oh this is soooo good!

Iris Flavia said...

Turkey it will be! Thank you for the receipe and information, too!

Teresa said...

Me encanta está ensalada. Besitos.

Debbie said...

a great idea to put these flavors together!!!

Mary Kirkland said...

I'm always up for a new salad.

carol l mckenna said...

Oh another delish looking dinner recipe!

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Magic Love Crow said...

Love, Love, this!! Thank you Jan!!
(Sorry I'm so late coming around! Trying to catch up! Big Hugs!)