Make Ahead Meatball Salad

A make ahead salad for a quick and easy dinner when it is too hot to cook.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs, seasoned
• 1⁄2 cup  Italian salad dressing
• 6  cups  salad greens
• 1  medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1  cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 1⁄4 ounces sliced ripe olives
•  caesar salad dressing

Directions

1. In a bowl combine beef and breadcrumbs. Shape into 3/4-inch balls.
2. Place in a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
3. Bake at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
4. Cool for 15-30 minutes.
5. Place Italian salad dressing in a resealable plastic bag; add meatballs.
6. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
7. Drain and discard marinade.
8. On a serving platter arrange greens, onion, cheese and olives.
9. Top with meatballs.
10. Drizzle with dressing.