Slow-Cooked Rib & Fresh Garden Salad with Tangy Feta-Yogurt Dressing and Sweet Potato Crisps

dinner
180 minutes
Difficulty: medium

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Carbs

14.9g

Protein

66.6g

Fat

82.1g

Calories

1071

Ingredients

  • 1

    Pork Ribs (e.g., Baby Back or Spare Ribs)

    500g

  • 2

    Sweet Potato

    50g

  • 3

    Lettuce (Romaine or mixed greens)

    200g

  • 4

    Tomato

    100g

  • 5

    Baby Peppers (mixed colors if available)

    100g

  • 6

    Feta Cheese, crumbled

    60g

  • 7

    Hard Cheese (e.g., Parmesan), grated

    40g

  • 8

    Full-fat Plain Greek Yoghurt

    100g

  • 9

    Onion

    20g

  • 10

    Mixed Seeds (e.g., sunflower, pumpkin)

    20g

  • 11

    Olive Oil (or other cooking oil)

    4 tbsp

  • 12

    Salt

    1.5 tsp (or to taste)

Instructions

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This recipe serves 2. Adjust portions if serving more or less.

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**1. Prepare the Ribs:**

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- Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).

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- Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels. Season generously with 1 tsp of salt on all sides.

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- Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender and easily pulls away from the bone.

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- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Shred the meat from the bones using two forks. Discard bones and any excess large pieces of fat.

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- For extra crispiness, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded rib meat and sear for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned and crispy. Set aside.

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**2. Make Sweet Potato Crisps:**

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- Wash the sweet potato thoroughly. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice the sweet potato into paper-thin rounds or matchsticks. The thinner, the crispier.

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- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the sweet potato slices in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches).

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- Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Season lightly with a pinch of salt. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Set aside.

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**3. Prepare the Feta-Yogurt Dressing:**

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- Finely mince the 20g of onion.

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- In a small bowl, combine the 100g full-fat plain Greek yoghurt, 30g of crumbled feta cheese, 1 tbsp of olive oil, the minced onion, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

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**4. Prepare the Salad Components:**

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- Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

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- Dice the tomato and baby peppers.

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- Toast the 20g mixed seeds lightly in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.

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**5. Assemble the Salad:**

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- Divide the chopped lettuce, tomato, and baby peppers evenly between two large plates or bowls.

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- Top each salad with half of the shredded rib meat.

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- Drizzle generously with the Feta-Yogurt dressing.

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- Garnish each serving with the remaining 30g crumbled feta cheese, the 40g grated hard cheese, the toasted seeds, and a scattering of the crispy sweet potato slices.

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- Serve immediately and enjoy!

Enjoy your keto-friendly meal! 🥑