Golden Ratio Salad (Printable Page)

A fresh, colorful blend of greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and feta balanced for flavor and aesthetics.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greens

01 - 4 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach, watercress)

→ Vegetables & Fruits

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Cheese & Nuts

07 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
08 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Salt, to taste
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange the mixed baby greens on a large serving platter in a subtle spiral or sweeping curve reflecting the Golden Ratio.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and pomegranate seeds artfully along the spiral, starting with larger items approximately 61.8% along the platter's main axis, tapering outward.
03 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts over the salad, focusing slightly more at the spiral’s focal area for visual impact.
04 - Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the arranged salad just before serving to preserve the presentation.
06 - Serve immediately, ensuring the salad arrangement remains intact for a visually striking presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks showstopping but takes less time than you'd think, and people always ask for the arrangement secret.
  • Every bite has different textures and flavors because nothing sits in the same spot twice.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and flexible enough to work around what's in your fridge.
02 -
  • The Golden Ratio arrangement is more about flow than mathematical perfection—if it looks good to you, it is good, and you don't need to overthink the exact positioning.
  • Never dress the salad until right before serving unless you want a sad, soggy pile, and the whole point is that this salad is crisp and alive.
03 -
  • A sharp knife changes everything—dull blades crush delicate vegetables and make slicing tedious, while a sharp one lets you work quickly and cleanly.
  • Pat your greens dry after washing and let them come to room temperature so they stay crisp and the cold doesn't shock the dressing right off.
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