Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printable version)

Fresh lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, and feta combined with a zesty lemon dressing for a bright dish.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until fully combined.
02 - Place romaine lettuce, cucumber, and sweet bell pepper in a large salad bowl and toss gently to mix.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the vegetables and toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal freshness and crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes, no cooking required, perfect for when you're hungry now.
  • The lemon dressing cuts through the richness of feta so beautifully you'll find yourself craving it again by next week.
  • Those crispy vegetables stay snappy right up until you eat it, no sogginess if you time it right.
02 -
  • Never dress your salad more than a few minutes before eating, or the lettuce will wilt and give off water no matter how crisp it started.
  • Toast your black pepper in a dry pan for thirty seconds before grinding it—you'll taste the difference immediately.
03 -
  • Chill your bowl and serve immediately after dressing—cold vegetables are crunchier vegetables.
  • Taste the dressing before it touches the salad, because once those ingredients come together, it's too late to adjust.
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