Bella Hadid Lemon Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp greens, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta dressed in lemon vinaigrette for a fresh, light dish.

# The Ingredients 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - Place chopped lettuce, cucumber, and bell pepper into a large salad bowl.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly on top of the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum freshness and crunch.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, which means lunch is ready before your stomach stops growling.
  • Every bite stays crisp and fresh because there's no cooking involved, just chopping and tossing.
  • The bright lemon dressing is so simple you'll wonder why you ever bought bottled versions.
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before eating or the lettuce will wilt into sadness within 20 minutes.
  • The quality of your lemon matters more than you'd think; a really good fresh lemon can save an ordinary salad.
03 -
  • Cut the vegetables while you make the dressing so everything comes together at the same moment and nothing has time to oxidize.
  • Taste your dressing before it hits the salad so you can adjust the salt or lemon if it needs it.
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