REFRESHING SALAD WITH OATMEAL MEATBALLS

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

For the salad: Toss together and chill -
2 cups  carrots
1 cup unpeeled and seeded cucumber
1 piece red bell pepper
6 pieces chopped olives (optional)
¼ chopped wansuy

For the vinaigrette: Whisk to combine -
½ cup corn oil
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
Salt and pepper to taste

For the meatballs:
1 35g NESVITA Oatmeal Original 3 in 1
¼ kg ground beef
2 tbsp chopped garlic
¼ cup minced onion
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tbsp MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
1 piece egg, slightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking oil for frying

Procedure:

1. Combine ingredients for meatballs. Mix until fully incorporated. Form 1 tbsp of the mixture into balls. Set aside.
2. Heat cooking oil. Fry prepared meatballs until golden brown. Drain cooked meatballs on paper towels to remove excess oil.
3. To assemble:  Toss prepared salad with the vinaigrette. Top with fried meatballs. Drizzle with more vinaigrette for meatballs to absorb.

Good to Know:
Oatmeal contains fiber. A healthy diet with fiber helps lower cholesterol and may reduce risk of heart disease.

Good to Remember:
Toss vegetables with the dressing just when about ready to serve to preserve the crispiness and freshness of the salad vegetables.