Salads · Thai · 30 min
Spicy Thai-Inspired Meatball Salad with Kale, Peppers & Fresh Herbs
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 660 kcal / serving
A bright, spicy salad featuring tender meatballs, kale, peppers and herbs. It comes together quickly for weeknights, with a vibrant lime-soy dressing that lightly coats the greens.
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Ingredients
- ½avocado
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 bunchkale
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- 1lime
- 1red chili pepper
- ½shallot
- 1yellow bell pepper
- limes
- red chili peppers
- yellow bell peppers
- avocados
- shallots
From the pantry: black pepper, brown sugar, coriander, ground, fish sauce, salt, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, turmeric, ground
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · nonstick skillet · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- ½avocado
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1 bunchkale
- 1lime
- 1red chili pepper
- ½shallot
- 1yellow bell pepper
- limes
- red chili peppers
- yellow bell peppers
- avocados
- shallots
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 2 small bunches |
| fresh mint | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| kale | 1 bunch | 2 bunches | 3 bunches |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| lime | 1 | ||
| red chili pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| shallot | ½ | 1 | 2 |
| yellow bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| limes | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Rinse and dry all produce, then prepare the herbs by stripping cilantro leaves from stems and tearing mint leaves from their stems. Chop the leaves and set aside in a bowl for mixing with the meat.
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the herb leaves and optional spices; mix until just incorporated. Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a plate.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a thin layer of oil, then cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a second bowl, mince the garlic and add it to the herbs. Squeeze in lime juice and whisk in oil, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and pepper to make a bright dressing.
- Prepare the greens by folding kale leaves, then trimming the stems; tear or chop into bite-sized pieces and add to the dressing. Massage the greens for 1–2 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Thinly slice the red chili and add it to the greens, followed by the bell pepper strips and shallot rings. Toss to combine.
- Dice the avocado and fold it into the salad gently, then scatter in the bright greens and meatballs. Plate and serve.
- Arrange portions on plates, top with the warm meatballs, and enjoy as a complete meal.
Two tips
- Prep the herbs and dressing ahead of time and refrigerate to let flavors meld.
- If you have leftover salad, refrigerate with the avocado separate to prevent browning and toss just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 660 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 29 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 169 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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