Golden Ratio Salad (Print Version)

A fresh, colorful salad featuring greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta, and a lemon-honey dressing in an elegant arrangement.

# Components:

→ 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 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds

→ Cheese & Nuts

07 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
08 - ¼ cup toasted pine nuts

→ Dressing

09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Arrange mixed baby greens on a large serving platter forming a subtle spiral or sweeping curve inspired by the Golden Ratio.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and pomegranate seeds along the spiral starting with larger pieces near the focal point 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 on the focal area to enhance visual appeal.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
06 - Present the salad promptly to maintain the integrity of the arrangement and maximize visual impact.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks magazine-worthy without any fancy cooking skills or complicated techniques.
  • Every bite delivers a different flavor and texture because nothing gets lost in a bowl of uniform mush.
  • It actually tastes fresh and bright, not like you're just pushing lettuce around a plate.
02 -
  • Assemble everything at the absolute last minute or your beautiful arrangement will be undone by wilting greens and weeping tomatoes.
  • The dressing should taste bright and slightly aggressive on its own—once it meets the mild greens and creamy avocado, it'll balance perfectly.
03 -
  • Slice everything on a mandoline if you have access to one—uniformly thin slices make the arrangement feel more intentional and allow each vegetable to really shine.
  • Prep your ingredients ahead if you need to, but keep them separate in the fridge and assemble only at the last moment for maximum crispness and visual impact.
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