Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printable View)

Crisp romaine, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta come together in a tangy lemon dressing for a fresh dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey if using, sea salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
02 - Place chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell pepper in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunch and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weeknight without thinking.
  • The texture stays crisp and the dressing doesn't overpower—it's balanced in a way that makes you want another forkful.
  • It feels fresh and light but genuinely satisfying, never leaving you hungry an hour later.
02 -
  • The moment you dress a salad, the clock starts—wait more than five minutes and the lettuce begins to surrender its crunch, so save this step until just before you eat.
  • Taste the dressing before it meets the greens; seasoning a dressed salad is nearly impossible because everything gets hidden, but seasoning the dressing is simple and changes everything.
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly before you store it—moisture is what turns it brown and sad, so spin it if you have a spinner or pat it with paper towels until it's almost completely dry.
  • Keep the dressing and vegetables separate until the moment you eat, and make the dressing fresh each time because it takes two minutes and tastes so much better than something sitting in the fridge.
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