Green Goddess Salad with Turkey Meatballs | The Carolina Lifestyle
Green Goddess Salad with Turkey Meatballs
20 mins prepServes 3
A fresh and protein-packed Green Goddess Salad inspired by a favorite NYC restaurant, featuring homemade turkey meatballs, a vibrant herb dressing, and crisp vegetables, perfect for spring.
TURKEY MEATBALLS:
1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2. In a bowl, combine 1 pack of ground turkey with 1/2 cup blended gluten-free oats, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, 1 tsp oregano, and 1 egg.
3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Add a bit of olive oil to your hands and form the turkey mixture into balls.
4. Bake at 400F (200C) for 20-25 minutes.
WHILE MEATBALLS ARE COOKING:
1. Wash and chop a handful (approx. 1 head) of romaine or butter lettuce.
2. Chop 1 mini cucumber, a bit of green onion (approx. 2 stalks), and 1/2 avocado.
3. Wash fresh mint leaves and fresh dill.
MAKE GREEN GODDESS DRESSING:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups of basil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/8 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
BUILD YOUR BOWL:
1. Add a base of chopped lettuce to your bowl.
2. Top with chopped cucumber, dill, mint, green onion, 1-2 tbsp sunflower seeds, and 4 turkey meatballs.
3. Drizzle generously with the Green Goddess dressing.
4. Optionally, top with sesame seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning.
5. Enjoy!
