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