Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printable)

Crunchy lettuce, sweet peppers, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta combined with a zesty lemon dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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), sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully combined.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell pepper.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly without bruising.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly on top of the tossed salad.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and crunch.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, no cooking required, just fresh ingredients and a quick whisk.
  • The combination of crisp vegetables and creamy feta hits all the textures you crave in a single bowl.
  • It's light enough for lunch but substantial enough to feel like a real meal.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating it, the lettuce will wilt and the whole thing becomes sad and soggy—timing is everything.
  • The quality of your lemon juice matters more than you'd think; a dull or old lemon will make the dressing taste flat no matter what else you do.
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing; excess water dilutes the dressing and makes the salad watery instead of crisp.
  • Keep all your ingredients cold until the very last moment—a chilled salad bowl makes a surprising difference in how fresh everything tastes.
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