Italian Wedding Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and hearty textures, this Italian Wedding Salad is a delightful twist on a classic theme, combining the coziness of tender, homemade meatballs with the crisp freshness of a vibrant garden salad. Featuring perfectly seasoned beef and pork mini meatballs blended with parmesan, garlic, and oregano, this dish elevates the usual salad experience into something extraordinary. Tossed with a medley of baby spinach, romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny black olives, every bite is a harmonious balance of savory and refreshing. A drizzle of tangy Italian dressing ties it all together, making this 30-minute recipe both filling and satisfying. Ideal as a main course or a show-stopping side, this fusion of flavors is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time you're craving a bold, Italian-inspired salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 0.5 cup Italian dressing
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 2

Roll the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should make about 20 mini meatballs.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the meatballs cool, prepare the salad base. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, chopped romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and black olives.

Step 5

Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Top the salad with the cooked mini meatballs, distributing them evenly across the bowl.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Italian Wedding Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1415.5 grams (1415.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2206

Total Fat 152.10g	195%
Saturated Fat 47.90g	240%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.40g
Cholesterol 606mg	202%
Sodium 4378mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 90.40g	33%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 27.80g
Protein 127.40g	255%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 663mg	51%
Iron 20mg	110%
Potassium 1657mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 16.1%