Herbed Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing
A refreshing Mediterranean salad with mixed greens, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing perfect for light meals. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed greens, fresh parsley, fresh mint 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 180 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
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and bright.
- Step 3: Pour the lemon-olive oil dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese on top just before serving to add a creamy, salty contrast.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Herbed Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Herbed Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mixed greens from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herbed Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Herbed Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Herbed Mediterranean Salad with Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
