Mediterranean-Fusion Small Plates with Citrus Herb Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

A lively assortment of Mediterranean-inspired small plates featuring fresh vegetables and a bright citrus herb dressing, perfect for sharing or a light meal. 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 halved kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus herb dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.