Mediterranean Meatball Salad

Let's make something lovely.

1. 01

   Preheat the Oven:

2. 02

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

3. 03

   Prepare the Meatballs:

4. 04

   Peel and chop the carrots, chop the parsley, and chop the onion into manageable pieces for the grinder machine.

5. 05

   Use a grinder machine to grind the chopped carrots, parsley, and onion until finely ground. Transfer the ground vegetables to a large mixing bowl.

6. 06

   Add the ground meat, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the ground vegetables.

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   Mix the ingredients together using the grinder machine until you achieve a smooth and well-combined mixture. Be careful not to over-grind to maintain a good texture.

8. 08

   Use a tablespoon to portion out the mixture, forming each meatball to about 2 tablespoons in size.

9. 09

   Roll each portion into a smooth ball with your hands and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

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    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through. Check for doneness by cutting into one meatball to ensure it is fully cooked in the center. Once baked, set the meatballs aside to cool slightly.

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    Prepare the Mediterranean Salad:

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    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and pitted olives.

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    Add the baked healthier meatballs to the salad.

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    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.

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    Make the Dressing:

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    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to your taste.

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    Combine and Serve:

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    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.

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    Serve the Mediterranean Meatball Salad immediately.