Asian-Style Green Tea Salad Dressing
Asian-Style Green Tea Salad Dressing is a light, savory dressing inspired by Japanese flavors, typically featuring matcha green tea powder, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness. It hails from Japan, where matcha is deeply rooted in tea ceremonies and culinary traditions, and is now popular in fusion cuisine worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dressing is generally low in carbs and protein but moderate in healthy fats from sesame oil, providing antioxidants like catechins from matcha. A typical 2-tablespoon serving contains around 80-100 calories, with minimal sugar and sodium depending on the recipe.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it blends the ancient Japanese tea ritual with modern salad trends, while nutritionally, matcha adds a unique dose of L-theanine and antioxidants that can boost metabolism and calm focus.
