Layered Greek Salad with Roasted Lamb

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A vibrant Greek salad featuring four distinct layers of fresh vegetables, topped with savory roasted lamb and a tangy oregano dressing. This Greek recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs lamb leg roast, olive oil, dried oregano for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 lb lamb leg roast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium (diced 1/2 inch) cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 small (thinly sliced) red onion
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 1 lb lamb leg roast with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp dried oregano, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast in oven for 25 minutes for medium-rare, then rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 diced cucumber (1/2 inch cubes), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced small red onion, and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives to form four distinct vegetable layers.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make a dressing.
4. Step 4: Arrange the vegetable layers in a serving dish, drizzle the dressing evenly over them, then top with sliced roasted lamb and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.