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Greek meatball bowl with brown rice, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion, and tzatziki on a wooden table.

Healthy Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe

A healthy Greek-inspired bowl made with juicy, herb-seasoned meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce. This dish delivers classic Mediterranean flavors while staying light, balanced, and ideal for clean eating or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lean ground chicken, turkey, or beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, minced garlic, chopped red onion, parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, and mix gently until evenly combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the meatballs until fully cooked and lightly browned on all sides.
  4. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the vegetables by chopping the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  6. Assemble the bowl by adding the lettuce, vegetables, cooked meatballs, and drizzle with the yogurt sauce before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken or turkey for beef to reduce fat content.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes for a more filling meal.
  • Store the meatballs, vegetables, and sauce separately for easy meal prep.