Layered Greek Salad in a Jar

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

A vibrant, layered Greek salad in a jar with fresh vegetables, feta, and olives, perfect for a healthy on-the-go lunch. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion 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 280 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the dressing.
2. Step 2: In a quart-sized mason jar, add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes as the first layer.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced cucumber as the second layer, followed by 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion as the third layer.
4. Step 4: Add 1/3 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives as the fourth layer, then top with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
5. Step 5: Finally, add 2 cups mixed greens as the top layer. Pour the dressing over the top before sealing the jar. When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to mix all layers with the dressing.