Green tea on your salad? Yes, it makes a great base for this Asian-style dressing, which lets you duplicate the flavor of restaurant salads at home without all the extra salt. Toss the dressing with a variety of salad greens and raw vegetables for a side salad or add grilled chicken, shrimp, or lean beef strips for an entrée.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4; 2 tablespoons per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Pour the boiling water into a small bowl or other container that will hold at least 1 cup of liquid. Add the tea bag and let it steep for 1 minute. Discard the tea bag. Let the tea cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk in the remaining ingredients. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Step 3
(Per serving)
Step 4
Calories: 22
Step 5
Total fat: 2.0g
Step 6
Saturated: 0.5g
Step 7
Trans: 0.0g
Step 8
Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
Step 9
Monounsaturated: 1.0g
Step 10
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 11
Sodium: 2mg
Step 12
Carbohydrates: 1g
Step 13
Fiber: 0g
Step 14
Sugars: 0g
Step 15
Protein: 1g
Step 16
Calcium: 3mg
Step 17
Potassium: 21mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 18
1/2 fat
