Tertiary Layered Greek Salad with Quaternary Herb Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A vibrant Greek salad featuring three layers of fresh vegetables topped with a herbaceous dressing blending oregano, thyme, and mint for a fresh finish. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, tomatoes, red onion 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
• 2 medium, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces tomatoes
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup, pitted kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 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, 2 chopped tomatoes, and 1 thinly sliced small red onion, tossing gently to mix the tertiary layers of vegetables.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the quaternary herb dressing is emulsified and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the layered vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly. Fold in 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, ensuring the salad is balanced with fresh and briny flavors.
4. Step 4: Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing Mediterranean side or light meal.