5 from 810 votes
Peanut Salad Dressing
This Peanut Salad Dressing combines creamy peanut butter with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and fresh ginger for a balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Fresh garlic, sesame oil, and chili flakes add complexity and mild heat. Whisked until smooth and adjustable with water for desired consistency, the dressing complements salads or bowls needing a nutty, zingy touch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings (2 tbsp each)
Calories:
74 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian, Thai
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (2 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74
% 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.