From thecheese board goalsto a7-ingredient saladwe had on repeat all summer long, Cameron Diaz is one of our go-to celeb sources for culinary inspiration.
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To ace it, the key is getting the ingredients diced into equal small pieces so you can savor a bit of everything in each bite. First, she removes the ribs from the kale leaves and tears them into “tiny” bites.
“My hands are my favorite tools,” she says. “There’s something really gratifying about making something with your hands.”
She then switches to a chef’s knife to slice broccoli into equally tiny (about ½-inch) mini trees.
“Fiber, fiber, fiber, we love fiber,” Diaz shares (same here, Cameron!), as she describes broccoli as “nature’s brooms” since they sweep out your digestive tract.
Then it’s time to slice the pickled egg to match the size of the broccoli and kale, then dice in half of an avocado in ½-inch cubes, too.
For the dressing, combine a spoonful of whole grain mustard, a splash of champagne vinegar and olive oil. Finish with tiny mint leaves—the ones she uses are so delicate and small, Diaz needs to slip on her glasses to see them clearly—then shave on some manchego cheese (or any medium-to-hard, salty cheese). Pour on the dressing, top with croutons and mix.
Speaking of croutons, we’re big fans of Diaz’s homemade hack she explains in the video. When she’s wanting some croutons but doesn’t have any in the pantry, Diaz toasts a slice of bread, slices off the crusts, then cuts the toast into ½-inch squares. Saute those bitty bread cubes in a skillet with olive oil and a pat of butter, then combine with a clove or two of chopped garlic that’s been quick-pickled in red wine vinegar for about 10 minutes. Voila: Almost-instant homemade garlic croutons. (Speaking of unique croutons, we have thisWinter Salad with Halloumi “Croutons"on deck next for dinner this week!)
“The crunch of the croutons and the crunch of the broccoli with the creaminess of the avocado…and the yolk,” Diaz says. “Then there’s this bright pop of mint that comes out of nowhere…it’s like a party!”
While she doesn’t give exact proportions in the video, we’ve guessed below to give a guide in case you want to dish like Diaz at home.
Cameron Diaz’s “Weirdo” Fall Salad
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