Marinated Meatball Salad

Total Time: 576 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 576 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons vinegar
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained
• lettuce

Recipe

• 1 for marinade, combine all ingredients in a jar and chill.
• 2 for meatballs, combine all the ingrdients except artichoke hearts and lettuce.
• 3 shape into tiny meatballs.
• 4 fry or bake meatballs until cooked and drain on paper towels and leave to cool.
• 5 when cold, place meatballs in a shallow dish in a single layer and pour over half of the dressing. cover with foil and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning a couple times.
• 6 quarter artichoke hearts and marinate in remaining dressing and chill.
• 7 combine meatballs and artichoke hearts with desired amount of lettuce, just before serving.
• 8 serves 6-8 as an entree.