Meatball Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, lamb, or a mix
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tsp olive oil

Salad Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, or bulgur)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

• Crumbled feta cheese
• Chopped fresh dill or parsley
• Kalamata olives
• Extra virgin olive oil drizzle