3 ½tablespoonsgrated Parmigiano Reggiano or parmesan or any other hard cheese
1teaspoondry basil
¾teaspoondry dill weed
1teaspoonparsley flakes
¾teaspoonsalt
Pepper to tasteoptional
Vegetables (choose your favorite, here are just some suggestions to try)
Lettuce like Romaine or Iceberg or Butterhead, or mix of them
Tomato
Carrot
Cabbage
Salad Dressing
1cupplain yogurt236ml
4teaspoonsdried mint
3teaspoonslemon juice
2pinchesground cloves
½teaspoonsgranulated sugar
½teaspoonsalt or to taste
Carbs
1cupuncooked rice225g
Instructions
Meatballs
In a large mixing bowl, add ground meat, dry basil, dry dill weed, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix it lightly until just combined. Then shape the meatball mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
Preheat the air fryer. Set the temperature to 392°F/200°C and run it empty for 4 to 6 minutes.
Reduce the temperature of the air fryer to 356°F/180°C.
Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with the parchment paper to prevent sticking. Carefully place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, so cook it in batches if necessary.
Cook the meatballs for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and the center of the meatball reaches 165°F/74°C. Set them aside to cool down to room temperature. While the meatballs are baking, cook the rice.
Salad Dressing
In a bowl add plain yogurt, dry mint, ground cloves, granulated sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Whisk together until smooth.
Taste the dressing, and add more salt or sugar if necessary. Set it aside.
Assemble the Salad
Wash mix greens, and any other vegetable that you will add to your salad. If necessary, cut the vegetables. Cut the meatballs into medium-sized cubes.
In a bowl first, add rice, then cut meatballs, and vegetables. Drizzle the salad with the salad dressing, and toss it to combine. Taste the salad, and add more salad dressing if necessary. Serve it immediately!
When having gallstones, parmesan can overstress the gallbladder. Instead of the Parmesan-infused meatballs, you can make my Flavorful Air Fryer meatballs. They are delicious, and they will fit perfectly into this recipe while being gentle on your gallbladder.
If you have problems with cholesterol, use the Flavorful Air Fryer Meatballs instead of Parmesan-infused meatballs. It will taste the same, while it will be a low-cholesterol meal.
Use Greek Yogurt or lactose-free plain yogurt if you have IBS and follow LOW FODMAP diet. For the vegetable part, use the vegetables that you love and that are LOW FODMAP (like carrot, lettuce, tomato)