Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printable)

Crunchy lettuce, sweet peppers, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta tossed in zesty 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

# How to Make It:

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, toss romaine lettuce, cucumber, and bell pepper together.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the dressed vegetables.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It hits that perfect spot between light and satisfying
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like restaurant quality
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble when hunger strikes
02 -
  • The dressing might feel too thin at first, but trust the process, it clings perfectly once tossed
  • Dress the salad right before eating, otherwise the lettuce starts to sad under the weight of the oil
  • Feta varies in saltiness, so taste a crumble before adding extra salt to the dressing
03 -
  • Room temperature lettuce releases less water when dressed, so let it sit out for fifteen minutes before prep
  • A microplane makes perfect lemon zest to add to the dressing if you want extra brightness
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