Bella Hadid Feta Salad (Printable Version)

A fresh, vibrant salad with lettuce, sweet peppers, cucumber, feta, and zesty lemon 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
02 - Place chopped lettuce, cucumber, and bell pepper in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the tossed salad.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something you waited all day for
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss when youre ready to eat
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving or the lettuce will collapse under the weight of the dressing
  • The feta stays firmer if you add it after tossing so it doesnt get mashed into the leaves
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before serving for restaurant-style presentation
  • Taste a leaf after dressing and adjust the salt before adding the feta since the cheese brings its own salinity
Return