Bella Hadid Feta Salad (Printer-friendly)

Crisp lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta combine with zesty lemon dressing for freshness.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add chopped Romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, and sliced sweet bell pepper.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly atop the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and crunch.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in ten minutes, which means you can have lunch without the guilt of takeout.
  • The lemon dressing is so simple it makes you wonder why you ever bought bottled versions.
  • Every bite feels fresh and alive, like you're eating something that just came from the garden.
02 -
  • Don't dress this salad in advance thinking you're being efficient; it will get soggy and sad within minutes.
  • The secret to this tasting better than it sounds is that every ingredient needs to be as fresh as possible—no tired lettuce, no old peppers.
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the refrigerator for five minutes before serving—it keeps everything cool longer and makes each bite better.
  • Taste the dressing straight from the whisk before it touches the vegetables, because that's your only chance to adjust it.
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