Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Meatball Bowl featuring Tzatziki and a refreshing Mediterranean salad. This delightful dish combines juicy beef or lamb meatballs infused with fresh herbs, served over a bed of crisp greens, and topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this meal is not only satisfying but also light and nutritious. With customizable ingredients, it’s ideal for meal prep or entertaining guests. Whip it up in under 40 minutes for a delicious and wholesome dining experience that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for baking or pan-frying
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for tzatziki)
- 2 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for salad)
- 1 tsp red apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste (for salad)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, herbs, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form small meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- For tzatziki, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl; chill until ready to serve.
- Toss mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble bowls by layering salad first, then meatballs topped with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg