TURKEY MEATBALL CAESAR SALAD

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Try a fresh and healthy spin on the classic salad by using lean turkey mince rolled into patties and served with a buttermilk dressing

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

500g pack lean minced turkey see tip, below
1 onion , finely chopped
small pack chives snipped
125ml buttermilk
1 garlic clove , crushed
4 tbsp grated pecorino or Parmesan, plus extra to serve (optional)
2 shakes Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 small ciabatta roll, chopped or torn into chunks
squeeze lemon juice
2 Cos lettuces

Steps:

Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 6. In a bowl, mix the mince, onion, half the chives, 1 tbsp of the buttermilk, the garlic, 2 tbsp of the Parmesan, half the Tabasco and half the Worcestershire sauce with some seasoning. Shape into about 20 small meatballs (lightly oiled hands will make this easier).
Arrange the turkey balls in a single layer in a roasting tin and cook for 10 mins. Remove, turn the turkey balls and arrange the bread chunks in between. Cook for a further 10 mins.
Meanwhile, tip the rest of the buttermilk into a bowl with the remaining Parmesan, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and the lemon juice. Season and mix. Put the lettuce on top, toss together just before serving and divide between plates. Top with some meatballs and baked croutons, then sprinkle with chives. Serve with extra Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium