Description
This meal takes you straight to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean with every bite. Juicy, herb-packed meatballs meet a crisp Greek salad and creamy homemade tzatziki. Whether for dinner or meal prep, this dish is bursting with flavor and freshness—like a vacation on a plate, no passport required.
Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise*
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp garlic, minced
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried dill
1 tsp fresh mint, chopped
Greek Salad:
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups English cucumber, diced
1 cup kalamata olives
½ cup red onion, diced
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp Greek vinaigrette
Greek Chicken Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
½ cup almond flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp each: dried oregano, basil, dill
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
⅓ cup Greek vinaigrette (reserved for after cooking)
Instructions
Tzatziki: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Salad: Toss all salad ingredients together with vinaigrette. Set aside.
Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients (except vinaigrette). Form into 1½-inch balls.
Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Toss hot meatballs with reserved vinaigrette.
Serve meatballs with tzatziki and salad.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g