Mediterranean-Fusion Small Plates Platter with Signature Citrus Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A vibrant assortment of Mediterranean-inspired small plates featuring fresh vegetables, olives, and tangy citrus dressing, perfect for sharing. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, pitted and sliced kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve chilled or at room temperature as a vibrant, shareable small plate.