Fibonacci Fan Salad (Printable)

A vibrant blend of greens, fruits, nuts, and feta arranged for perfect balance and color.

# What you 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

# How to make it:

01 - On a large round platter, arrange the baby spinach leaves in a crescent shape forming the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Create a fan of arugula overlapping the spinach, expanding outward according to the spiral design.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and radishes in expanding arcs, increasing each section size following the Fibonacci spiral ratio.
04 - Place thinly sliced red onion as a delicate accent ring near the outer edge of the arrangement.
05 - Distribute avocado slices and blueberries evenly within the spiral to maintain visual balance.
06 - Scatter toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the assembled ingredients.
07 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the arranged salad immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter—guests always ask how you managed to make a salad look like edible art.
  • No cooking required means you can throw this together even when the kitchen feels overwhelming.
  • The spiral arrangement actually helps you balance flavors naturally, with different taste hits as you work your way outward.
02 -
  • Prepare everything a few hours ahead if you want, but hold the avocado, blueberries, and dressing until the last possible moment or they'll start to fade.
  • The spiral doesn't have to be mathematically perfect—it's the *idea* of expanding sections that matters, and people will see what they want to see in it anyway.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice everything consistently thin; uneven slices will make the spiral look rushed rather than intentional.
  • Chill your platter in the fridge for fifteen minutes before assembling so the greens stay crisp longer and the whole presentation stays cool and fresh.
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