Fibonacci Fan Salad (Printable)

Fresh greens, fruits, nuts, and feta arranged beautifully with a bright lemon-honey dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place baby spinach leaves in a crescent shape on a large round platter to form the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Layer arugula leaves overlapping the spinach, expanding outward to continue the spiral pattern.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and radishes in expanding arcs, each section larger than the previous, following the spiral layout.
04 - Place finely sliced red onion as a delicate accent ring near the outer edge of the spiral.
05 - Distribute avocado slices and blueberries along the spiral with balanced spacing for visual appeal.
06 - Evenly scatter toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the assembled ingredients.
07 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle the dressing uniformly over the arranged salad just before serving to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that looks like it took hours but comes together in twenty minutes flat.
  • Every bite surprises you with different textures and flavors because nothing sits in the same spot twice.
  • You get to feel like an artist without needing any actual artistic talent.
02 -
  • Prep everything before you start arranging—once you're placing leaves, you don't want to stop and slice something, or your spinach will start to wilt.
  • The spiral ratio isn't something you measure with a ruler; it's something you feel by stepping back and looking at the balance of the platter.
  • Dressing goes on at the last possible second, or your carefully arranged leaves start to collapse and the whole thing loses its visual impact.
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for ten minutes before you start arranging—this slows down wilting and keeps everything fresher longer.
  • Make your dressing vinaigrette-style and bottle it separately so people can drizzle exactly how much they want; some folks love restraint, others want to soak their greens.
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