Mediterranean-Fusion Small Plates with Citrus Herb Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A vibrant assortment of Mediterranean-inspired small bites featuring fresh vegetables, olives, and feta, dressed with a tangy citrus herb vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired quick 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, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 finely diced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to mix.
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 herb vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.