Layered Mediterranean Salad with Dressing

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A vibrant layered salad combining four fresh vegetables and a three-ingredient zesty dressing that brings bright Mediterranean flavors. This mediterranean (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs cucumber, tomatoes, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, 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 large, diced cucumber
• 2 medium, diced tomatoes
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer 1 large diced cucumber evenly on the bottom.
2. Step 2: Add a layer of 2 medium diced tomatoes, followed by 1 small thinly sliced red onion, then 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives as the fourth layer.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp dried oregano with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the tertiary dressing.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing evenly over the layered vegetables, then sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese on top.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled.