Description
This Beef Shawarma Crispy Rice Salad features a delightful mix of ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt dressing. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to make, ideal for a quick dinner or healthy meal prep. Enjoy a burst of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 90/10
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 lemons, juiced (1/4 cup)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- [water to thin]
- 5 Persian cucumbers, sliced thin
- 1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch mint, 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- ¾ cup dill pickles, chopped
- ¼ cup pickled onions, optional
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the cooked, cooled rice with olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Spread it on the baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes, tossing halfway through for even crisping.
- While the rice bakes, heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, minced garlic, and all spices. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, breaking it up until fully cooked and fragrant.
- When the crispy rice is slightly cooled, combine it in a large bowl with sliced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, chopped mint, pickles, pickled onions (if using), and crumbled feta. Top with the cooked beef.
- To make the dressing, blend Greek yogurt, tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, garlic, and kosher salt until smooth. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately. For meal prep, keep components separate and assemble as needed.
Notes
Feel free to switch up the veggies according to your preference.
This dish can be served warm or cold.
Store leftover dressing separately in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg