Fibonacci Fan Vibrant Salad (Printable Version)

Visually stunning salad with fresh greens, fruits, nuts, and feta arranged in a golden spiral pattern.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
02 - 3/4 cup arugula
03 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/3 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 1/5 cup radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 1/8 cup red onion, finely sliced

→ Fruits and Nuts

07 - 1/2 small avocado, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup blueberries
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, chopped

→ Cheese

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place baby spinach leaves in a crescent shape on a large round platter, forming the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Layer arugula leaves overlapping the spinach, expanding outward to follow the spiral pattern.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and radishes in progressively larger arcs continuing the spiral layout.
04 - Place thinly sliced red onion near the outer edge as a subtle accent ring.
05 - Evenly space avocado slices and blueberries within the spiral for visual balance.
06 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese uniformly over the arranged salad.
07 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite tastes different because you're moving through layers of flavor and texture, each one a small surprise.
  • It looks so impressive that people think you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just needed 20 minutes and a round platter.
  • The natural balance of the Fibonacci arrangement means you get the right proportion of greens, vegetables, and toppings in every forkful.
02 -
  • The Fibonacci arrangement isn't just pretty—it genuinely creates balanced flavor distribution because each section has enough of everything.
  • Slice everything as close to serving as possible; a salad this visual will lose impact if components start to wilt or brown.
  • The dressing emulsifies better when ingredients are at room temperature, even just slightly warmer than cold.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer changes everything for cucumber and radishes—uniform thickness makes the spiral look intentional rather than accidental.
  • Keep a damp kitchen towel nearby while plating; your hands get sticky from avocado and walnut oil, and you need clean hands to arrange gracefully.
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