Beef and Mint Meatballs with Spring Salad

Freshen up spring with these Beef and Mint Meatballs with Spring Salad, ready in 30 minutes! Juicy beef meatballs infused with mint are served with a zesty arugula and radish salad—perfect for a light, flavorful meal.

Why It’s a Spring Delight

These meatballs bring bold flavor with fresh mint, paired with a crisp, lemony salad. It’s quick, healthy, and vibrant—ideal for seasonal dining.

Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salad:
• 2 cups arugula
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

How to Make It

1. Mix beef, mint, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Cook meatballs 8-10 min, turning, until browned and cooked through.
3. Toss arugula and radishes with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Serve meatballs hot with salad on the side.

Recipe Card: Beef and Mint Meatballs with Spring Salad

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 380 kcal

Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salad:
• 2 cups arugula
• 4 radishes, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Combine beef, mint, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper. Shape into 12 meatballs.
2. Heat oil in skillet, cook meatballs 8-10 min until browned and cooked (165°F/74°C).
3. Toss arugula, radishes, oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
4. Serve meatballs with salad.

Notes

• Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
• Swap arugula for spinach if desired.