Mediterranean-Fusion Small Plates with Signature Sushi Touch

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

A lively combination of Mediterranean-inspired small plates paired with delicate sushi elements, perfect for a stylish date night or celebration. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, avocado, smoked salmon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 ripe, diced avocado
• 4 oz, thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, halved pitted kalamata olives
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp wasabi paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 2 sheets, cut into strips nori sheets

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 diced ripe avocado, 4 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup halved pitted kalamata olives. Toss gently.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill until emulsified, then pour over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: Arrange the salad on small plates, then garnish each with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 strips of nori cut from 2 nori sheets.
4. Step 4: Serve with 1 tsp wasabi paste and 2 tbsp soy sauce on the side for dipping, combining the freshness of Mediterranean ingredients with a signature sushi flair.