Vibrant Mizithra and Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A refreshing salad featuring creamy Greek cheese, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mizithra cheese, cherry tomatoes, 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 240 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

• 8 oz, crumbled mizithra cheese
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz crumbled mizithra cheese, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 1 lemon's zest and juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint. Toss once more to distribute herbs.
5. Step 5: Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled as a side or light meal.