Cameron Diaz’s Summer Crunch Salad Recipe
There’s something special about summer salads that brings friends together. Cameron Diaz knows this well—her Summer Crunch Salad is the perfect dish for a sunny afternoon, combining fresh ingredients with a delightful crunch that will keep you coming back for more.
🌿 Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (like romaine and gem lettuce)
- 1 cup snow peas, julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
- ½ cup cucumbers, cut into ¼-inch half-moon slices
- ½ mango, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, halved and sliced
Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup cashews, toasted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or hot sauce of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
- ½ cup sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Garnishes:
- 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and basil)
- ¼ cup cashews, toasted and roughly chopped
- ½ cup puffed rice
- 2 lime wedges
🥗 Directions
Make the Vinaigrette:
- In a blender, combine all ingredients except the sunflower and toasted sesame oils.
- Blend on high until smooth. With the blender running, gradually add the oils to emulsify.
- Set aside or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, layer the salad greens on the bottom.
- Add the snow peas, carrots, cucumbers, mango, and avocado.
- Top with mixed herbs.
- When ready to serve, toss with the vinaigrette, then sprinkle with cashews and puffed rice. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
This refreshing salad is not just a beautiful dish but also a celebration of summer flavors! Whether you’re enjoying it at a gathering or as a solo delight, you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy the crunch! 🌞🍽️