Bella Hadid Feta Salad (Print-Friendly)

Crisp lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta tossed in a lively lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
02 - 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
03 - 1 cup thinly sliced red or yellow sweet bell pepper

→ Cheese

04 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
09 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Place lettuce, cucumber, and bell pepper in a large salad bowl and toss lightly to mix.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and serve immediately to preserve freshness and crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, which means you can have lunch ready before hunger turns into regret.
  • The dressing is so simple it feels like cheating, but tastes like you knew exactly what you were doing.
  • It's the kind of salad that feels light but actually fills you up, thanks to the cheese and good fat.
02 -
  • Don't dress it too far ahead; this salad is at its best when served within minutes of coming together, or the lettuce starts surrendering to the dressing.
  • The quality of your lemon juice changes everything—if your dressing tastes flat or one-dimensional, fresher juice is the answer.
03 -
  • Pat your lettuce dry after washing; water is the enemy of crunch and dressing adhesion.
  • Keep the dressing in a jar and shake it together just before serving—it's faster than whisking and travels well if you're eating this somewhere other than home.
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