Mediterranean Layered Vegetable Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A refreshing salad with layers of crisp vegetables and a tangy lemon vinaigrette, bursting with color and flavor. This mediterranean-inspired salads (mediterranean) ready in about 20 minutes pairs medium, thinly sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, pitted kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve immediately.