Mediterranean Meatloaf with Tzatziki Sauce

Meatloaf is an American classic.  My mom made it at least once a week in our house growing up with the traditional ketchup based topping that gets slightly browned when it bakes.  I love meatloaf, but I do not cook with red meat very often.  I typically use ground chicken or turkey.  So I'm always experimenting with the flavor profiles.  I've made Pad Thai meatloaf, Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken meatloaf, and meatloaf stuffed with spinach and feta cheese.  Yeah I get off the traditional grid when it comes to whipping up a nice loaf of meat!  

This time I wondered what it would be like to put Tabouli inside a meatloaf and top it with Tzatziki sauce!  To my delight, it turned out delicious!  Plus this recipe is really simple if you have a Trader Joes near you to get pre-made ingredients.  If not, you can prepare them yourself. 

I love Trader Joes!  You can get fresh, organic ingredients and use a few short cuts in your cooking saving yourself time and money!  

Here's what I did: 

Mediterranean Meatloaf with Tzatziki Sauce 

1 lb. ground turkey
1 container fresh Tabouli salad = 1 1/2 cups
(or make your own using this recipe-> Tabouli Salad)
1 egg
1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup mozzarella cheese (you can leave this out)  
2 - 3 tbsp. Tzatziki sauce for topping 
(or make your own using this recipe--> Tzatziki Sauce)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

In large bowl mix everything together except for the Tzatziki. 

Form into large loaf on baking sheet and bake 45 minutes.

Let rest for 5 minutes.  

Slice and serve with desired amount of Tzatziki sauce on top! 

I also served the meatloaf with roasted cauliflower.  This dish is very healthy and packed full of flavor! 

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