Fibonacci Fan Salad (Printable)

A vibrant salad featuring spinach, arugula, berries, nuts in a golden spiral arrangement.

# 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 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

# Directions:

01 - On a large round platter, arrange the baby spinach leaves in a crescent shape to form the innermost arc of the spiral.
02 - Create a fan of arugula leaves overlapping the spinach, expanding outward along the spiral.
03 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and radishes in expanding arcs following the Fibonacci spiral.
04 - Add thinly sliced red onion as a delicate ring near the outer edge of the spiral.
05 - Tuck avocado slices and blueberries evenly into the spiral for visual balance.
06 - Scatter toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the assembled salad.
07 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
08 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that takes just 20 minutes and requires zero cooking skills.
  • The spiral arrangement naturally balances flavors and textures so every bite feels intentional.
  • It works for vegetarians, gluten-free diets, and looks fancy enough to impress without the stress.
02 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start arranging—once you begin placing things, you don't want to step away.
  • The spiral arrangement isn't rigid; it's a guide that lets you build something uniquely yours based on what looks good to your eye.
  • Dressing hot salads makes them wilt; this one demands to stay cool, so timing the dressing is everything.
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing—excess water dilutes the dressing and makes leaves wilt faster.
  • Arrange everything on a chilled platter if you have time; it keeps everything crisp for an extra few minutes during the meal.
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