Peanut Dressing
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5
Peanut Dressing
Description
This dressing brings together creamy natural peanut butter with umami-rich tamari and bright rice vinegar, rounded by maple syrup sweetness and warm toasted sesame oil. Freshly minced garlic and ginger contribute aromatic depth, and optional sriracha adds a spicy kick. Whisking all ingredients until smooth yields a versatile sauce for salads or bowls.
The flavor profile is balanced between savory, sweet, and spicy notes with a creamy texture that coats food evenly. The use of tamari ensures gluten-free soy sauce flavor, while the maple syrup gives gentle sweetness without overpowering other tastes.
The dressing is best served fresh but can be refrigerated with a lid for up to five days. It thickens when chilled; adding a tablespoon of water can restore pourable consistency. Its utility extends to use as a dipping sauce or drizzle over vegetable dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter 40 grams, all-natural
- 2 tablespoons tamari (27 grams; gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (25 grams)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (40 grams)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil 13 grams, toasted
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (16 grams; optional for spice)
- 1 garlic minced (3 grams, clove
- 1 inch ginger minced (3 grams, fresh
Instructions
- In a bowl or mason jar, add in all of the ingredients. I use a microplane to finely mince the garlic and ginger directly into the bowl.
- Use a whisk to mix everything together until smooth. Taste, and adjust any seasoning as needed.
- Serve right away over your favorite greens, or place a lid on the mason jar and store it in the fridge until ready to use. It may thicken up when chilled, but you can add 1 tablespoon of water to help thin it out again. This will last in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- The dressing keeps in the refrigerator for up to five days; it thickens when chilled but can be thinned with water before serving.
- Use a microplane to mince fresh garlic and ginger finely for smooth texture and stronger flavor.
- Substitute tamari for gluten-free soy sauce to keep the dressing gluten free.
- Nutrition info for about 2 tablespoons, estimates only; see recipe post for substitutions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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