Fibonacci Fan Salad (Print Version)

Fresh greens, fruits, nuts, and vibrant dressing arranged in a visually balanced fan style.

# Components:

→ 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 halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, and radishes in expanding arcs following the spiral ratio, each section progressively larger.
04 - Add finely sliced red onion as a thin ring near the outer edge of the spiral.
05 - Distribute avocado slices and blueberries evenly within the spiral for balanced color and texture.
06 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the entire arrangement.
07 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a salad that actually looks like you tried, without the stress of plating techniques.
  • Every bite gets a different combination of flavors because the ingredients are layered so you can pick and choose what hits your fork.
  • No cooking required means you can make it in twenty minutes and impress people on a Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Assemble this salad no more than fifteen minutes before serving or the ingredients start to soften and lose their snap.
  • The dressing sits better if you let it rest for five minutes after whisking so the mustard and honey fully dissolve into the oil.
  • A perfectly ripe avocado makes or breaks this because underripe feels mealy and overripe turns brown within minutes of hitting air.
03 -
  • Slice everything slightly thinner than you think necessary because thin is what makes this spiral readable and delicate instead of chunky.
  • Toast your walnuts right before serving and the warm fragrance will make everyone think you cooked all day even though you absolutely did not.
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