Green Tea & Avocado Salad with Matcha Dressing
This Green Tea & Avocado Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and nutrient-rich dish that delivers a delicate balance of flavours. Whether you enjoy it as a light meal or a side, it's packed with antioxidants and healthy fats to fuel your day
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1 carrot shredded
- boiled egg (optional)
- sesame seeds to serve
- spring onion to serve
For the Green Tea Dressing
- 1/4 cup brewed green tea cooled
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp matcha powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brewed green tea, rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, grated ginger, matcha powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine baby spinach, mixed greens, sliced avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, and egg (if using).
- Toss gently to distribute the ingredients.
Dress & Serve
- Drizzle the green tea dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds for an added crunch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy fresh!