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    Author: Donna | Published: Sep 12, 2017 | Modified: Jan 17, 2019

    Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing

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    Green Tea Dressing

    Kick your next salad up a notch with a dollop of Light and Creamy Green Tea 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.

    Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing

    Green Tea Salad Dressing

    This Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing is a gardener's dream!

    After finally realizing the water wasn't reaching our basil patch (the reason for its abysmal growth, which took us more time than I care to admit to figure out), we now have so much we can't keep up.

    It's a nice problem to have, and the basis for this delicious creamy green salad dressing.

    Add in some fresh parsley, green onions and 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.

    Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing

    With a yogurt base, it’s a bit lighter than the traditional mayonnaise-laden salad dressings but just as flavorful.

    I also added a little bit of matcha to give it a bit of a flavor twist.

    It pairs so well with the other flavors, offers a nice little antioxidant boost to your salad, and makes the color greener than green, which I just love!

    Like I said, this recipe is VERY versatile, so make it your own.

    Use whatever greens you have on hand that need to be used up - I have had a delicious version using cilantro as a base, rather than basil, and it was just delicious on a Mexican-themed salad.

    Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing

    I just love to hear from you, so be sure to pop back and let me know how you enjoyed your Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing.

    What did you serve it with?

    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

    I love hearing your feedback and answering your questions! And if you make this please tag me on Instagram with @wholefoodbellies so I can share it <3

    Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing

    Light and Creamy Green Tea Salad Dressing

    Kick your next salad up with a dollop of Light and Creamy Green Tea 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.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 98 kcal

    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
    • ½ teaspoon culinary matcha
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and blend together until smooth and creamy. Serve over salad or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 6.9gProtein: 3.4gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 2.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 38mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 3.5g
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    Comments

    1. Michelle says

      September 17, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Green Goddess salad dressing is one of my favorite dressings. I've never thought about adding matcha, it sounds interesting!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 18, 2017 at 8:53 pm

        It is very subtle, and delicious 🙂

        Reply
    2. Christine says

      September 17, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      The BEST idea ever! Never thought to make a salad dressing out of Matcha!! Brilliant. Definitely need to try it out!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 17, 2017 at 9:00 pm

        I love the enthusiasm 🙂

        Reply
    3. Prasanna Hede says

      September 16, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      This one looks so good.Nice idea of using matcha to make dressing!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 17, 2017 at 9:00 pm

        I thought so 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

      September 16, 2017 at 8:23 am

      This is such a creative idea, I bet it tastes amazing! My husband is obsessed with match and I think he will love this!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 16, 2017 at 8:26 am

        Haha my husband is the opposite, so I have to sneak it into everything 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jessica Pinney says

      September 15, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      I'm obsessed with match but never thought about making a dressing, what a great idea!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 16, 2017 at 8:27 am

        You should try it out, so great!

        Reply
    6. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

      September 15, 2017 at 3:51 pm

      I love green goddess dressing, and this looks like a wonderful, lighter alternative. I think this would be fabulous on a grilled steak salad

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 16, 2017 at 8:27 am

        Ooh yum, this sounds delicious!!

        Reply
    7. Veena Azmanvov says

      September 15, 2017 at 2:17 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 15, 2017 at 3:17 pm

        I hope you love it as much as we do 🙂

        Reply
    8. cheryl v lang says

      September 15, 2017 at 9:21 am

      I've seen matcha used for lots of things but never salad dressing. Sounds yummy.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 15, 2017 at 1:33 pm

        It has a very subtle flavor in the dressing, but definitely goes well with all the green goodness 🙂

        Reply
    9. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

      September 15, 2017 at 8:29 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 15, 2017 at 8:52 am

        It's so good! I usually stick to drinks and baking, but it actually goes really well in a dressing!

        Reply
    10. Christine Rooney says

      September 15, 2017 at 12:33 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 15, 2017 at 8:53 am

        This is so good, nice and creamy but not gluggy at all!

        Reply
    11. Brittany McKnight says

      September 14, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      I like to bake it into a cake! Also having it plain is delish.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 15, 2017 at 8:53 am

        I love matcha in baking as well, such a nice subtle flavor!

        Reply
    12. April says

      September 14, 2017 at 10:49 am

      I never thought of making a dressing with Matcha tea! I will have to try this recipe, so healthy.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 14, 2017 at 2:53 pm

        It's so good, and gives a nice little kick 🙂 We have been having it on everything lately - salads, wraps etc 🙂

        Reply
    13. Aditi Bahl says

      September 14, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Amazing recipe.I love your idea of using matcha as a dressing.Am surely trying this one soon.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 14, 2017 at 2:54 pm

        Oh thank you Aditi 🙂 Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

        Reply
    14. Monica | Nourish & Fete says

      September 14, 2017 at 5:26 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 14, 2017 at 6:59 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
    15. Analida Braeger says

      September 14, 2017 at 4:17 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 14, 2017 at 7:00 am

        Oh I didn't know that about anthem gum Analida! Thanks for sharing. Homemade dressings are so much better anyway 🙂

        Reply
    16. Caroline says

      September 13, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      You know I still haven't tried matcha somehow but love the color it gives things.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 14, 2017 at 7:02 am

        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!

        Reply
    17. Maqhi says

      September 13, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 14, 2017 at 7:02 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
    18. Fiona says

      September 13, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      I never would have thought to put matcha in salad dressing! This looks delicious

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        September 13, 2017 at 3:55 pm

        It's a great versatile salad dressing, the matcha is very subtle, but it's nice to have a little antioxidant boost 🙂

        Reply

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