Merriam-Webster-Inspired Citrus and Mint Greek Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

A refreshing Greek salad bursting with citrus brightness and fresh mint, designed to delight the senses and provide enjoyable, fun eating. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives 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 180 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 large, diced into 1/2-inch cubes cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 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 large diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, and 1/4 medium thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves to the vegetable mixture, tossing gently.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.