Seasonal Mediterranean Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp greens, olives, and citrus notes with a zesty olive oil dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed salad greens, Kalamata olives, cucumber 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

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata olives
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 thinly sliced red onion for a colorful base.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp orange zest until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Season the dressing with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then pour over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately to enjoy the bright citrus notes complementing the crisp vegetables.