Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki | Cruise Scoop

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/4 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 ounces feta cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 6 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
• 6 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 large English hothouse cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil