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Peanut Salad Dressing

This easy, delicious Thai Peanut Dressing is made from mostly pantry ingredients and is delicious on salads, grilled chicken, or for dipping your favorite appetizers.

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 creamy peanut butter (see note 1)
  • 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 fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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

  • Peanut butter: I love Crazy Richard’s brand peanut butter because it is made with only peanuts (no added sugars or palm oil) and they support American peanut farmers, using only 100% US-grown peanuts. If you're ambitious, you can certainly make homemade peanut butter which might be even better.
  • Rice vinegar: Or substitute apple cider vinegar.
  • Honey: For a vegan version, substitute agave nectar or maple syrup (the flavor will change).
  • Yield: This recipe makes 1 cup dressing, enough for 8 servings (2 tablespoons each). 1 recipe of dressing will dress 8-10 cups salad.
  • Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 4 days.

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: 8servings (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.