Meatball Salad
Enjoy these saucy meatballs on top of a crisp bed of arugula for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 large Egg
- ½ cup Panko Crumbs
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 teaspoon Dry Oregano or fresh, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic crushed or minced
- ¼ cup Red Onion finely diced
- ¼ cup Marinara Sauce
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 4 cups Arugula
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Have a small bowl of cold water at the ready, to dip your fingers in while rolling the balls to prevent sticking.
- Place all of the meatball mixture ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well with clean hands until smooth.
- Dip your fingers in the bowl of water and take enough of the meat mixture to make a 1 inch meatball. Shape into a ball and place on the prepared tray. It will make between 20-24 meatballs. Try and make them the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Place the prepared meatballs in the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until an minimum internal temperature of 160F has been reached.
Prepare the Salad
- Place the arugula in a large bowl and drizzle it with the olive oil and the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss the arugula to coat it evenly.
- When the meatballs are cooked, place a frying pan on low-medium heat. Pour the 1 cup of marinara into the frying pan and bring it to a simmer. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss them to coat. Remove from the heat.
- Divide the dressed arugula onto plates. Place your desired amount of meatballs on top of the arugula. Garnish with more parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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Notes
- Ground Meat - Replace the ground beef with any other type of ground meat; like pork, turkey, or chicken.
- Greens - Use arugula for a nice peppery crunch, or replace it with your favorite type of lettuce of mixed greens.
- Cheese - Substitute the parmesan with grated mozzarella or any other grated cheese.
- More veggies - Add more items to your salad like chopped bell peppers, olives, onions, or even pickled items like marinated artichokes.
- More crunch- Toss some croutons into the salad for a delicious crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 4mg
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