Juicy Greek Turkey Meatballs made with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest, served with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce — perfect for a fresh, healthy Mediterranean meal.
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey
¼ cup grated onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
⅓ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tbsp dill, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: ⅓ cup crumbled feta
For the Tzatziki:
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and drained
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill
Salt and pepper, to taste
Make tzatziki: Combine all ingredients and chill.
Mix meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into 1½-inch balls.
Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes or pan-sear until golden and cooked through.
Serve warm with tzatziki and desired sides.
Make gluten-free with almond flour. Add chopped spinach or olives for variation.