Fibonacci Fan Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant greens, fruits, and nuts arranged in a visually balanced golden spiral.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place baby spinach leaves in a crescent shape at the center of a large round platter to form the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Layer arugula overlapping the spinach, expanding outward to continue the spiral pattern.
03 - Position cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and radishes sequentially in expanding arcs, each larger than the last according to the spiral ratio.
04 - Place finely sliced red onion near the outer edge as a delicate accent ring.
05 - Distribute avocado slices and blueberries throughout the spiral, spacing evenly for visual balance.
06 - Sprinkle toasted chopped walnuts and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the arranged produce.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving to preserve freshness.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art but takes barely twenty minutes to pull together.
  • Every single ingredient earns its place—nothing feels like filler.
  • The spiral arrangement naturally creates perfect bite combinations as you eat your way inward.
02 -
  • Prep every ingredient completely before you touch the platter—once you start arranging, you want to move gracefully without stopping to slice something.
  • Don't dress the salad until the absolute last moment before serving, or your greens will wilt and your spiral will collapse.
  • The spiral works best on a round platter—it's not a suggestion, it's the geometry that makes this sing.
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for ten minutes before arranging—this keeps everything fresher longer and makes the colors somehow more vibrant.
  • Slice everything the same thickness within each section so the visual rhythm feels intentional and not accidental.
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