Where Am I Right Now? Mediterranean Garden Salad

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

A vibrant mix of seasonal vegetables and herbs, tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing that captures the essence of discovering your culinary location. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, diced 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 220 calories and feeds 2, 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 greens
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated, ensuring the greens are lightly dressed and vegetables are distributed uniformly.