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Sesame-Ginger Dressing

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

1/3 cup boiling water
1 single-serving bag of green tea
2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar
1 tablespoon dry-roasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon minced peeled gingerroot
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    1/2 fat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition
TagsSalad DressingSaladGreen TeaTeaBeveragesAsianGingerHerbs & SpicesSideLunchDinnerVeganNut FreeGluten FreeQuickEasyMeal PrepNo-CookCookbooks
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