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Mediterranean Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki and Greek Salad

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Ingredients 

Serving Size: 2

For the Turkey meatballs:

  • 1 lb. ground turkey

  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (I used cauliflower breadcrumbs to make them healthier)

  • ¼ cup red onion, diced small

  • ¼ cup feta cheese

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried dill

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the tzatziki sauce:

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt

  • 2 Persian cucumbers, grated

  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon of dried dill)

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Greek Salad:

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled or in blocks

  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Olive oil (extra virgin, for drizzling)

  • 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

To make the salad:

  • Add all vegetables to a bowl along with salad dressing and herbs and mix. Set aside to let marinate. Add cheese when you are ready to serve

To make the tzatziki sauce:

  • Wrap your grated cucumber in a few paper towels or place it in a cheese cloth and wring out as much liquid as possible.

  • Then add your grated cucumber to a large mixing bowl along with the rest of your ingredients and stir until fully combined. (Taste and adjust your salt and pepper if needed.)

  • Cover the bowl and keep your tzatziki in the refrigerator while you prepare the meatballs.

To make the meatballs:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

  • Then add your meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix them together with your hands.

  • Form the mixture into 1 inch balls and let sit. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat with 2 tbsp olive oil. Sear meatballs on all sides until a little browned, 2-3 minutes each side. And place the balls on your prepared baking sheet. Then place the meatballs in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes.

  • Once done, serve immediately with your tzatziki, salad, and rice (optional)

A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Juicy turkey meatballs packed with herbs and spices are perfectly complemented by a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce and a vibrant Greek salad.

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