Cobblestone Vegetable Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A vibrant salad featuring small, round vegetables that mimic Minecraft's cobblestone blocks, dressed in a bright herb vinaigrette. This american-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• pinch salt
• pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup pitted black olives, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving.