Make-Ahead Meatball Salad

Name: Make-Ahead Meatball Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing; 6 cups torn salad greens; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; Caesar Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

I must admit when my husband's grandma served this, we were all a little leery. But the first bite was very convincing...and then we couldn't get enough of this tasty salad. - Rexann LaFleur, Twin Falls, Idaho

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
6 cups torn salad greens
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Caesar Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine beef and bread crumbs. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Cool for 15-30 minutes.
Place Italian salad dressing in a resealable plastic bag; add meatballs. Seal and refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. On a serving platter or individual plates, arrange greens, onion, cheese and olives. Top with meatballs. Drizzle with dressing.

Originally published as Make-Ahead Meatball Salad in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book