Fibonacci Fan Fresh Salad (Print Version)

Fresh greens, fruits, nuts, and tangy dressing combined in an artistically arranged salad.

# 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 and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place baby spinach leaves on a large round platter in a crescent shape forming the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Fan arugula leaves overlapping the spinach, expanding outward to continue the spiral pattern.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and radishes in larger arcs following the spiral ratio to build flavor and color balance.
04 - Add finely sliced red onions as a thin ring near the outer edge of the spiral.
05 - Evenly space avocado slices and blueberries inside the spiral for visual appeal and texture contrast.
06 - Sprinkle toasted chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the completed arrangement.
07 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving to preserve freshness and presentation.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It's so pretty you'll actually want to photograph it, and then you'll realize it tastes even better than it looks.
  • Everything stays fresh and crisp because you're building it just before serving, not letting it wilt in a bowl all day.
  • The arrangement forces you to taste every component in perfect proportion—no bites of just lettuce or mostly cheese.
02 -
  • Arrange everything on a dry platter, and don't add the dressing until the very last moment—wet greens wilt faster than you'd think, and your beautiful spiral deserves to stay crisp.
  • If you don't have a mandoline for paper-thin radishes and cucumbers, a sharp knife and patience work just fine; the Fibonacci ratio matters more than perfection.
  • The spiral doesn't have to be mathematically perfect to feel right—sometimes the best-looking salads are the ones made with confidence rather than a ruler.
03 -
  • Assemble this salad no more than 15 minutes before serving—the spiral stays fresh longer than a tossed salad, but the greens will still wilt if you give them time.
  • Use a sharp knife and a steady hand when slicing your vegetables; thin, uniform slices make the spiral feel intentional and professional.
  • The dressing can be made hours ahead, but hold off on drizzling until the moment before you serve so everything stays crisp and the presentation stays perfect.
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