Tuesday 13 August 2013

Turkey Meatball Caesar Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients
500g lean minced turkey
1 onion, finely chopped
small pack chives, snipped
125ml buttermilk
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 tbsp grated pecorino or Parmesan
2 shakes Tabasco
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
squeeze lemon juice
2 cos lettuces

Ingredients
1. Heat oven to 200c. In a bowl, mix the mince, onion, half the chives, 1 tbsp of the buttermilk, garlic, 2 tbsp on the Parmesan, half the tabasco and half the Worcestershire sauce with some seasoning. Shape in to about 20 small meatballs with lightly oiled hands. 
2. Arrange the turkey balls in a single layer in a roasting tin and cook for 10 minutes. Remove, turn the turkey balls. Cook for another 10 minutes. 
3. Meanwhile, tip the rest of the buttermilk in to 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. Top with the meatballs, then sprinkle with chives. 

Taken from BBC Good Food September 2013

Tip: In substitute for Buttermilk, use equal parts soured cream, milk and plain yoghurt.  

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