Peanut Salad Dressing Recipe
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4.7
Peanut Salad Dressing Recipe
Description
The Peanut Salad Dressing is made by whisking together smooth peanut butter, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, minced ginger, toasted sesame oil, and garlic. Water is added gradually to thin the mixture to the desired consistency, ranging from a thick dip to a pourable salad dressing. Salt is adjusted for taste. The flavor balances the richness of peanut butter with sharp acidity and umami from soy sauce, while ginger and garlic provide aromatic notes.
The resulting dressing is versatile for green salads, noodle salads, or as a dip for raw vegetables. It has a nutty, savory profile without inherent sweetness, allowing customization with sweeteners if preferred. Chilling the dressing will thicken it, so additional water may be needed before serving if refrigerated.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter smooth, all-natural
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ - ½ cup water see notes
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and garlic. Thin with the water, starting with ¼ cup. (see notes.)
- Taste and add salt if needed.
Notes
- Adjust the water amount to achieve desired thickness; less water for dip, more for dressing.
- Refrigerate dressing will thicken it; thin with water before serving if needed.
- Optionally add a bit of maple syrup or honey to sweeten for a milder taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1⅓
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
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