Bella Hadid Feta Salad (Printer-friendly)

A fresh blend of crunchy greens, sweet peppers, cucumber, and creamy feta with a lemony 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, optional honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Place chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, and bell peppers in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all ingredients without bruising.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
05 - Serve promptly to maintain the crisp texture and freshness of the salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, no cooking required, just chopping and tossing.
  • The feta adds a salty, creamy richness that makes you feel like you're eating something indulgent when you're actually being healthy.
  • It tastes better the moment you make it, so there's no waiting around for flavors to develop.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a few minutes before eating, or the lettuce will start to wilt and weep into the bowl.
  • If you're making this ahead for meal prep, keep the dressing in a separate container and toss just before eating.
03 -
  • Chill your bowl and plates in the freezer for 5 minutes before assembling if you want the salad to stay crisp longer.
  • Buy feta that's packed in brine, not vacuum-sealed; it tastes fresher and more alive in your mouth.
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