Greek Orzo Salad with Lamb Meatballs and Tzatziki
My Big Fat Greek Wedding flashbacks for days.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb ground
- 2 tsp Greek seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- cooking spray
- 12 oz pasta whole wheat orzo
- 1 cucumber English cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 cups tomato cherry, diced
- 1/2 onion red, finely diced
- 1 cup feta cheese Crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups Greek yogurt plain
- 1 cucumber grated, excess liquid removed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1-1/2 tbsp dill chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine lamb, greek seasoning, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well, and roll into 1 inch meatballs. Place onto prepared baking sheet. Bake until browned and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain, and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine orzo, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, feta, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, add Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Serve orzo salad with lamb meatballs and tzatziki.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 4g
Please note:
Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors.
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