Lamb and Feta Meatballs with Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound lamb
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.5 cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons mint
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, reduced-fat feta cheese, onion, half of the minced garlic, mint, zucchini, whole wheat breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Mix thoroughly until well combined.
4. 4Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
6. 6While meatballs are baking, prepare the cucumber salad by combining diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, the remaining garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil in a bowl.
7. 7Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
8. 8Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
9. 9Once meatballs are done, let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
10. 10Serve meatballs alongside the chilled cucumber salad.
11. 11Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves if desired.