Bella Hadid Lemon Salad (Printable)

Vibrant mix of lettuce, 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 until emulsified.
02 - Add chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell pepper to a large salad bowl.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the dressed salad.
05 - Serve immediately to retain freshness and crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat when you need real food fast
  • The combination of cold crunch and salty feta hits every single craving at once
02 -
  • Never dress this salad ahead of time or the lettuce will collapse into a sad soggy mess
  • The feta should go on last so it does not get rubbed into the leaves and disappear
03 -
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly after washing so the dressing actually sticks to the leaves
  • Let the salad sit for just two minutes after tossing so the flavors settle without losing crunch
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