Bella Hadid Fresh Salad (Printer View)

A lively blend of crunchy greens, sweet peppers, cucumber, and tangy feta with a lemony 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

# Method:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
02 - In a large salad bowl, toss chopped Romaine lettuce, cucumber slices, and sweet bell pepper slices.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly on top of the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in the time it takes to pour a glass of wine, yet tastes like you spent all afternoon thinking about lunch.
  • The crunch stays crisp right up to the last bite, and that lemon dressing is bright enough to wake up your whole day.
  • It's the kind of salad that feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough that you won't stress making it on a random Tuesday.
02 -
  • If you dress this salad more than five minutes before eating it, the lettuce will start to wilt and weep, turning limp; the magic only lasts in those first few moments of freshness.
  • The Dijon mustard might seem optional, but it's actually what makes the dressing cling to the vegetables instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl—don't skip it.
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce completely dry with paper towels before chopping; any lingering water will dilute the dressing and make everything taste watered down.
  • Keep everything cold until the moment you dress it; a chilled salad and cold feta stay crisp so much longer than anything room temperature.
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