Bella Hadid lemon feta salad (Printable)

A vibrant mix of crunchy lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta with zesty lemon dressing.

# What You’ll 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 feta cheese, crumbled

→ 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.
02 - Place chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly atop the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal crunch and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, making it perfect for those nights when cooking feels like a chore.
  • The feta stays creamy against the crisp vegetables, creating this textural contrast that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so it never feels like you're settling when you serve it to guests with different preferences.
02 -
  • If you dress the salad too far in advance, even by thirty minutes, the lettuce loses its crispness and becomes wilted—this salad lives in the moment.
  • The Dijon mustard seems like a tiny detail, but it's what prevents the oil from sliding off the vegetables and pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after rinsing; excess water dilutes the dressing and makes the whole salad taste washed out.
  • Chill your bowl and even your serving plates slightly; a cold plate makes the vegetables feel crisper and the salad taste fresher.
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