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Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad serves the classic, salad style. Crisp tender zucchini noodles, #bestbeef meatballs drizzled Tamarind Tomato dressing.
Hooray, it’s salad season again! Time for crisp fresh greens. Vine-ripened tomatoes and summer squash to start showing up on a regular basis. We eat a lot of salads. I keep on the lookout for fresh ideas and new ingredients.
A lot of fellow food bloggers have used sweet, tart tamarind in amazing sounding dishes. When I saw some at my local store I knew it was time to try.
The tamarind pairs well with beef. I plan to give it a try in other beef dishes too. Of course I will share those with you!
Meatballs and Spaghetti Zoodles Salad
For best results, use Certified Angus Beef ® brand.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef (I used Certified Angus Beef ® brand)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons beef broth (optional)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- 1/4 cup tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 cups mixed baby greens
Instructions
- Mix together beef, crumbs, egg, tomato paste, broth and seasoning. Form into mini meatballs. Add a bit more broth or crumbs if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Fry in oil over medium-high heat, turning frequently to brown all sides. Reduce heat and simmer until completely cooked. Set aside.
- Blanch zoodles in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and arrange on 2 plates over mixed greens.
- Whisk together tamarind, lime juice, tomato paste, soy sauce, honey and oil. Set aside.
- Arrange meatballs over zoodles. Add tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.
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