Kick your next salad up a notch with a dollop of Light and Creamy Matcha Salad Dressing. A lightened-up twist on the classic green goddess salad dressing. Here we use fresh basil, parsley, green onions, avocado, and a pinch of matcha green tea to get that creamy green goodness that goes oh so well with lots of leafy greens in a simple salad.
Green Tea Salad Dressing
This Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing is a gardener's dream!
This recipe uses a heap of fresh herbs, so when the basil is in full bloom, and you want to do a bit of a cull, this is the recipe for you.
Add in some fresh parsley, green onions, lemon juice, or whatever other odds and ends you have in the garden needing to be used up (tarragon, chives, etc) and you have the perfect homemade salad dressing that pairs perfectly with a garden salad.
A Note On Ingredients
With a yogurt base, this green tea dressing is a bit lighter than the traditional mayonnaise-laden salad dressings that are full of olive oil.
But don't worry, it is just as flavorful.
We have also added a pinch of matcha green tea for a little bit of a flavor twist.
Why use matcha?
- It pairs beautifully with the flavors of the herbs
- It adds a nice little antioxidant boost to your salad
- It adds a gorgeous color to the already very green dressing
You will need to use the culinary matcha powder, not the matcha green tea leaves.
If you don't have matcha on hand you can leave it out and the dressing will be just as good.
Herbs
This recipe is very versatile, so use whatever herbs you have on hand and make it your own.
I have had a delicious version using cilantro as a base, rather than basil, and it was just delicious on a Mexican-themed salad.
I have also used tarragon and chives before and they worked wonderfully.
Assemble
Use a food processor or a blender to blend all of the dressing ingredients together until they are completely smooth.
If the mixture gets stuck and won't blend you might want to add a little bit of hot water to loosen things up and try blending again.
Depending on the brand and power of your machine you may have to stop halfway through and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl before blending again.
Serve and Store
This dressing can be used with a wide range of green salads, but my favorite way to serve would be with a simple garden salad of lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
I also add a sprinkle of goat cheese or feta for more flavor.
Simply drizzle over your favorite salad and you are good to go.
The dressing should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
This dressing freezes pretty well and can be stored in the freezer for about 3-4 months in a freezer-friendly container.
However, I would reccomend making it fresh.
If you are looking for more ways to use your matcha, then check these recipes out:
- Dark Chocolate, Matcha Coconut Truffles
- Energizing Chocolate Matcha Smoothie
- White Matcha Hot Chocolate
- Freezer Friendly Banana Matcha Waffles
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Recipe
Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain whole milk yogurt
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon culinary matcha
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend together until smooth and creamy (see notes).¾ cup plain whole milk yogurt, ½ avocado, ¼ cup milk, ½ cup fresh basil, ½ cup fresh parsley, ½ cup green onions,, 1 clove garlic,, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon culinary matcha, salt and pepper to taste
- Serve over salad or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.
Notes
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Sage Scott says
I love matcha and love green goddess dressing, but I never would have thought of matcha salad dressing. This delicious recipe did not disappoint! It was great on a basic green salad as a side.
Michelle says
Green Goddess salad dressing is one of my favorite dressings. I've never thought about adding matcha, it sounds interesting!
Donna1 says
It is very subtle, and delicious 🙂
Christine says
The BEST idea ever! Never thought to make a salad dressing out of Matcha!! Brilliant. Definitely need to try it out!
Donna1 says
I love the enthusiasm 🙂
Prasanna Hede says
This one looks so good.Nice idea of using matcha to make dressing!
Donna1 says
I thought so 🙂
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
This is such a creative idea, I bet it tastes amazing! My husband is obsessed with match and I think he will love this!
Donna1 says
Haha my husband is the opposite, so I have to sneak it into everything 🙂
Jessica Pinney says
I'm obsessed with match but never thought about making a dressing, what a great idea!
Donna1 says
You should try it out, so great!
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says
I love green goddess dressing, and this looks like a wonderful, lighter alternative. I think this would be fabulous on a grilled steak salad
Donna1 says
Ooh yum, this sounds delicious!!
Veena Azmanvov says
I love matcha.. and try to add it where ever I can BUT I must say I've never added it in my salad dressing. I cannot wait to try this.. Sounds so awesome.
Donna1 says
I hope you love it as much as we do 🙂
cheryl v lang says
I've seen matcha used for lots of things but never salad dressing. Sounds yummy.
Donna1 says
It has a very subtle flavor in the dressing, but definitely goes well with all the green goodness 🙂
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
This looks great! I've used matcha in lattes and in baking, but never in salad dressing. I'm intrigued and can't wait to try it!
Donna1 says
It's so good! I usually stick to drinks and baking, but it actually goes really well in a dressing!
Christine Rooney says
I love salads but get bored using the same dressings all the time. I'd love to switch things up and try this one out. Looks healthy and delicious!
Donna1 says
This is so good, nice and creamy but not gluggy at all!
Brittany McKnight says
I like to bake it into a cake! Also having it plain is delish.
Donna1 says
I love matcha in baking as well, such a nice subtle flavor!
April says
I never thought of making a dressing with Matcha tea! I will have to try this recipe, so healthy.
Donna1 says
It's so good, and gives a nice little kick 🙂 We have been having it on everything lately - salads, wraps etc 🙂
Aditi Bahl says
Amazing recipe.I love your idea of using matcha as a dressing.Am surely trying this one soon.
Donna1 says
Oh thank you Aditi 🙂 Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
This looks delicious!! I just love making my own salad dressing - one of those things that I never realized how easy it would be until I tried it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this matcha version!
Donna1 says
I know, homemade salad dressing seems like such a big endeavor, but it really isn't and is definitely worth the little bit of effort 🙂
Analida Braeger says
I love homemade salad dressings! Many of the store bought dressings contain xanthan gum which causes sleep problems so I am always looking for scratch dressings. I need to try yours. Thanks for sharing!
Donna1 says
Oh I didn't know that about anthem gum Analida! Thanks for sharing. Homemade dressings are so much better anyway 🙂
Caroline says
You know I still haven't tried matcha somehow but love the color it gives things.
Donna1 says
You should give it a go!! It is definitely great for adding a nice green color to baking, if you like to avoid food coloring etc!
Maqhi says
I have never had matcha before, so I'm not sure what my favorite way to have it is. I'm intrigued by the idea of using it in a dressing.
Donna1 says
It's great in hot and cold drinks and even in baking! This was my first time using it for a savory recipe, but I am definitely hooked 🙂
Fiona says
I never would have thought to put matcha in salad dressing! This looks delicious
Donna1 says
It's a great versatile salad dressing, the matcha is very subtle, but it's nice to have a little antioxidant boost 🙂