Fibonacci Fan Salad (Printable Version)

A vibrant salad layering spinach, arugula, tomatoes, avocado, and walnuts for balanced color and texture.

# 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 tbsp toasted walnuts, chopped

→ Cheese

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tsp honey
14 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the baby spinach leaves in a crescent shape on a large round platter, forming the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Layer the arugula over the spinach in a fan shape, expanding outward to continue the spiral.
03 - Place the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and radishes in expanding arcs following the golden spiral pattern, each section larger than the previous.
04 - Scatter the thinly sliced red onions near the outer edge as a delicate accent ring.
05 - Distribute the avocado slices and blueberries evenly within the spiral for balanced color and texture.
06 - Top the arrangement by sprinkling the toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
07 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
08 - Drizzle the dressing uniformly over the salad immediately before serving to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes twenty minutes, so you can impress people without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen.
  • Every bite has a different combination of textures and tastes because of how it's arranged, making it feel special each time you take a forkful.
02 -
  • Arrange this salad no more than thirty minutes before serving or the greens will begin to wilt and lose their crispness, which changes the entire eating experience.
  • If you're slicing ingredients hours ahead, keep them in separate containers and assemble just before presenting—prep and presentation are two different moments.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet for three minutes before chopping; the warmth intensifies their flavor in ways that make the entire salad taste more sophisticated.
  • If your lemon is room temperature and soft, it yields more juice and the oil and acid will emulsify better, creating a dressing that actually clings instead of sliding off the leaves.
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