Sweet And Sour Meatball Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Meatball Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sesame Oven Meatballs (recipe follows); 1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips; 2 medium-size carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch thick slices; 2 medium-size stalks celery, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and thinly sliced; 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks in their own juice, drained; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional); 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 c. each: cider vinegar and regular-strength beef broth; 1 to 1 1/2 qt. shredded, lightly packed iceberg lettuce; 1 (5 oz.) can chow mein noodles

Servings: persons

Sesame Oven Meatballs (recipe follows)
1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
2 medium-size carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch thick slices
2 medium-size stalks celery, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and thinly sliced
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks in their own juice, drained
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 c. each: cider vinegar and regular-strength beef broth
1 to 1 1/2 qt. shredded, lightly packed iceberg lettuce
1 (5 oz.) can chow mein noodles

1
Prepare Sesame Oven Meatballs as directed.
2
In a large bowl, combine meatballs, green pepper, carrots, celery, water chestnuts and pineapple; set aside.
3
In a small pan, combine cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper (if desired), soy, vinegar and broth; mix until smooth.
4
Place over high heat and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens.
5
Pour over meatball mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
6
Divide lettuce evenly among 4 to 6 dinner plates.
7
Top lettuce with noodles; then spoon meatball mixture evenly over each serving.

295

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sesame Oven Meatballs (recipe follows), 1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips, 2 medium-size carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch thick slices, 2 medium-size stalks celery, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Meatball Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet And Sour Meatball Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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