Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printable)

Crunchy lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta come together in a zesty lemon dressing.

# 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), salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Place chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell pepper into a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese atop the tossed salad.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve crispness and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing hits that perfect bright spot where lemon meets honey and everything wakes up
  • It comes together in ten minutes but looks like you put actual thought into lunch
02 -
  • The dressing needs to be whisked vigorously until it thickens slightly or it will all pool at the bottom of the bowl
  • Serving immediately is not optional because romaine starts crying within minutes of meeting the dressing
03 -
  • Dry your vegetables thoroughly with a clean towel or the dressing will slide right off
  • Room temperature lettuce absorbs dressing better than cold straight from the fridge
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