TURKEY MEATBALL SALAD

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For a tasty salad with a special meatball on top, try this recipe. The ground turkey mixture is so yummy and the dressing compliments the flavors so wonderfully.-Le Ane Wohlgemuth, Rimbey, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 egg
6 teaspoons soy sauce, divided
1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
Additional green onions
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg and 4 teaspoons soy sauce; add water chestnuts, green onions and bread crumbs. Add turkey and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased shallow rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, for dressing, combine cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan. Whisk in broth, vinegar and remaining soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. To serve, arrange meatballs over lettuce; garnish with onions and lemon. Serve with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 1019mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.