Mediterranean Cucumber, Lettuce, and Carrot Salad

This refreshing Mediterranean salad combines crisp lettuce, cool cucumber, and crunchy carrots, drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. The addition of feta cheese and kalamata olives adds a savory depth to the dish, while fresh herbs bring it all together. A perfect side dish for any meal, it's light, nutritious, and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, grated carrots, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.