Just because I’m not a football fan (oh the shame!) doesn’t mean I can’t offer you something yummy to nosh on during this year’s big game.

Just throw meat and all  into a big bowl, dive in with both hands (properly washed of course) and squish all of those aromatic ingredients together.

Serve warm with some tzatziki for dipping and a side salad.

An icy crisp beer rounds off the presentaion.

I’ve added a recipe for a quick Greek Salad Dressing for you in case you want to make your appetizer more of a complete meal.  Just toss with some tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and olives.  Serve with some freshly made pita bread (my easy stove top recipe here)

Go team!

GREEK INSPIRED MEATBALLS

 

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Author: Galley Kat

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 225g package of white mushrooms, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 5 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ½ cup panko
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• juice of 1 large lemon
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1 big handful of Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• ¼ cup chopped, fresh mint
• 2 tsp salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Tzatziki for serving

Instructions

1. In a small bowl mix beaten eggs, panko and lemon juice and allow to sit for a few minutes.
2. Add the egg mixture with the remaining ingredients.
3. With clean hands mix all together.
4. Form into meatballs, about 1”
5. Cook in a saute pan in batches until browned or bake in a 400 ° F oven for about 15 minutes.
6. Serve warm with tzatziki for dipping

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Inspiration thanks to Carole from the Yum Yum Factor

GREEK SALAD DRESSING

 

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Author: Galley Kat

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Place all the ingredients into a small jar and shake vigorously.
2. Serve over your favourite salad.

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