How to Make Meatballs with Tomato Salad and Green Sauce

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Prepare for a delightful culinary journey as we dive into crafting Homemade Meatballs paired with a vibrant Tomato Salad and a tangy Green Sauce. The meatballs, a blend of ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs, are cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The Tomato Salad features a medley of cherry tomatoes, red onions, and fresh basil, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Finally, our Green Sauce, a herbaceous blend of parsley, cilantro, mint, and garlic, adds a refreshing zing. Get ready for a culinary masterpiece that will elevate your dinner experience! Here's a recipe for homemade meatballs with tomato salad and green sauce: Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

450g ground beef / a mix beef and pork

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup milk

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil for cooking

For the Tomato Salad:

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Green Sauce:

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook until they achieve a golden brown color on all sides and are thoroughly cooked, which usually takes approximately 10-12 minutes. Tomato Salad:

In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh basil. Drizzle the tomato mixture with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Green Sauce:

In a blender or food processor, combine chopped parsley, cilantro, mint, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Serving:

Arrange the meatballs on a serving platter. Serve with the tomato salad on the side, and drizzle the green sauce over the meatballs. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Enjoy your homemade meatballs with tomato salad and green sauce!

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