Pita Panzanella Salad with Meatballs

Name: Pita Panzanella Salad with Meatballs
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds 93%-lean ground turkey; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.25 cup grated red onion, plus 3/4 cup quartered and thinly sliced; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano plus 2 tsp., or 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, divided; 3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil plus 3 Tbsp., divided; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 3 (6 inch) whole-wheat pita breads; 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 large English cucumber, sliced; 1.75 cups diced plum tomatoes (3-5 tomatoes); 0.75 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives

Instructions

Prep:50min

This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines the flavors of Greece with the format of a traditional Tuscan bread salad for a refreshing, yet hearty meal. For a twist, try stuffing the salad into the pitas rather than crisping them in Step 3.

Updated at: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:07:16 GMT