MAKE-AHEAD MEATBALL SALAD

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I must admit when my husband's grandma served this, we were all a little leery. But the first bite was very convincing...and then we couldn't get enough of this tasty salad. - Rexann LaFleur, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
6 cups torn salad greens
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Caesar Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef and bread crumbs. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Cool for 15-30 minutes. , Place Italian salad dressing in a resealable plastic bag; add meatballs. Seal and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange greens, onion, cheese and olives. Top with meatballs. Drizzle with dressing.

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Eyup In
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Kamrul Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover meatballs.


Aurora Coupe
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time.


sabin tamang
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Emmanuel Ikechukwu
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit.


Mrhussain75
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This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic.


Dhan Bahadur Gurung
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Kucher Surjo
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The leftovers from this salad are even better the next day.


Ahmedbasha Zard
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This salad is so versatile. I've tried it with different types of greens and dressings, and it's always delicious.


Carlos Palacio
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly.


Ibrahim dar
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves meatballs or salads.


Tariq Mehar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jeff Ofori
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it.


Rv Rizwan Khan
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The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the dressing was the perfect complement.


Nick Multy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohammad Khayal
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This meatball salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.