Fibonacci Fan Fresh Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh greens and fruits arranged artfully with a tangy dressing for balanced flavors and textures.

# 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 Cook:

01 - On a large round platter, place 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 along the spiral’s curve.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and radishes in expanding arcs, each section larger than the previous to follow the golden spiral pattern.
04 - Add finely sliced red onions as a thin accent ring near the outer edge of the spiral.
05 - Nestle avocado slices and blueberries into the spiral spaces to enhance visual balance and texture.
06 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the assembled salad.
07 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad immediately before serving to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art but takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • Every bite offers surprising texture contrast because ingredients are layered, not mixed.
  • The spiral arrangement naturally balances sweet, peppery, and tangy without overthinking ratios.
02 -
  • Slice everything just before assembling or your vegetables start weeping and losing their crunch.
  • The spiral doesn't have to be mathematically perfect to work, but consistent spacing makes your brain happy.
  • Dressing added too early turns this into a sad wilted salad no matter how beautiful it started.
03 -
  • A slightly chilled platter keeps greens crisp and makes ingredients hold their arrangement better during service.
  • If you're making this ahead, assemble everything but the dressing, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate up to four hours before the meal.
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