Peanut Salad Dressing
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5
Peanut Salad Dressing
Description
This recipe creates a versatile peanut dressing starting with creamy peanut butter that gives a rich, luscious base. Rice vinegar and lime juice contribute acidity for brightness, while honey adds gentle sweetness balancing the soy sauce’s saltiness. Fresh minced ginger and garlic build aromatic depth, with sesame oil rounding out the flavor with a subtle nuttiness. Red chili flakes introduce a mild spicy kick adjustable to taste.
Whisked thoroughly, the dressing can be thinned with water one teaspoon at a time until you reach the preferred pourable texture. It pairs well with green salads, noodle salads, or as a dip for vegetables and grilled meats, offering a savory, slightly sweet, and tangy component.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days. Though the recipe recommends using a natural peanut butter for purity of flavor, it can be adapted with other nut butters or vinegar substitutes according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup peanut butter see note 1, creamy
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (see note 2)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (see note 3)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). If the dressing is too thick, thin with water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave nectar or maple syrup noting the flavor will differ slightly.
- Use a natural peanut butter with just peanuts for the best flavor and consistency.
- Store the dressing covered in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.
- If the dressing becomes too thick, thin gradually with water, one teaspoon at a time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tbsp | |
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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