Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printable)

Crisp lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta tossed in a fresh lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
02 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced sweet bell pepper (red or yellow)

→ Cheese

04 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey if using, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Place chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell pepper into a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the tossed vegetables.
05 - Serve immediately to retain maximum crunch and freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, which feels like magic on busy days
  • The brightness of the lemon against creamy feta hits every satisfying note at once
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it right before serving
02 -
  • Dressed salad loses its magic fast, so dress only what you'll eat right away
  • Slicing vegetables thinly makes all the difference in how the flavors meld together
  • Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing for better dressing adherence
  • Let the dressing sit for five minutes before tossing to meld flavors
  • Serve on chilled plates in summer for an extra refreshing touch
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