Cameron Diaz’s Favorite Summer Crush Salad Is Perfect For Your Next Backyard Bash: Get the Recipe

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Cameron Diaz’s summer-time salad is the perfect dish to have at your next outdoor get-together.“When I’m dreaming about my ideal summer afternoon, it includes a fresh summer salad, a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc and a table full of friends,” Diaz, 50, exclusively shares in the newest issue of Us Weekly.Diaz’s go-to dish is her summer crush salad which she created in partnership with Gwyneth Paltrow‘s Goop Kitchen.

The meal features greens, carrots, peas, avocado and mango mixed with a homemade vinaigrette. The array of vegetables makes the plate look bright while making you feel refreshed.If you’re like Diaz and want to find a wine pairing that compliments this fresh salad, the actress has the perfect recommendation.

Her organic wine brand, Avaline, makes a sauvignon blanc that pairs perfectly.Keep reading to get Diaz’s summer salad recipe: Summer Crunch Salad Serves 2 Ingredients: For Vinaigrette: ¼ cup cashews, toasted 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp sriracha, or hot sauce of your choice 1 lime, juiced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp fresh ginger 1 tbsp miso paste 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 clove fresh garlic, grated or finely minced 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari or soy sauce of your choice ½ cup sunflower oil 1 tbsp toasted sesame oilFor Salad: 4 cups salad greens of your choice 1 cup snow peas, julienned or sliced thin 1 cup carrots, julienned or sliced thin ½ cup cucumbers, cut into ¼-inch half-moon slices ½ mango, peeled and julienned or sliced thinly 2 avocados, cut in half and slicedFor Garnish: 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (like a blend of mint, cilantro and basil) ¼ cup cashews, toasted and roughly chopped ½ cup puffed rice 2 fresh lime wedges Instructions: For Vinaigrette:1.