Green Tea with Mango

Mixed Baby Lettuces with Mango Green Tea Vinaigrette

For the Dressing:
4 Tbls. Mango Green Tea
6 oz. Boiling Water
2 oz. Rice Wine Vinegar
2 oz. Virgin or Pure Olive oil
1 tsp. Chopped Fresh Ginger Root
S+P to taste

For the Salad:
1 1/2 Pounds of Mixed Baby Lettuces
2 Ripe Mangoes, Cut according to your whimsy
4 oz. Freshly Grated Grana Padana Parmesan Cheese

First, brew the tea and allow to steep 1 minute. Strain thru a fine seive. Next, in mixing bowl, combine chopped ginger root, vinegar and oil with the mango tea. Add a pinch of Salt and Pepper. Set aside and allow to cool to room tempurature.

When ready to build the salad, place the greens and mango in a large bowl. Toss with vinaigrette by adding the vinaigrette slowly and tossing gently. Do not over dress the salad or it will be limp and soggy. Portion the salads onto plates and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.