Thai Peanut Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Peanut Dressing
Description
The Thai Peanut Dressing combines mayonnaise with peanut sauce and rice vinegar, creating a smooth, rich base flavored with honey for sweetness and balanced acidity. Milk adjusts consistency for a pourable dressing. The addition of fresh chopped cilantro and unsalted peanuts adds freshness and texture, distinguishing it with herbaceous and crunchy elements.
This dressing complements green salads and pasta salads well and serves as a dip for vegetables, bringing a creamy coating with peanut flavor accented by the brightness of vinegar and the sweetness from honey. The preparation uses a blender for a smooth consistency but can also be whisked by hand.
Adjusting the milk quantity changes thickness, and optional additions like sriracha or green onions can add spice or bite. Fresh cilantro is optional according to personal taste. This dressing stores chilled and can be tailored for taste preferences, making it adaptable for varied uses and palates.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup peanut sauce
- 2 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon peanuts unsalted
Instructions
- In a blender, mix together everything but the cilantro and peanuts until thoroughly combined.
- Then add the cilantro and peanuts and pulse just a few times. Keep refrigerated.
- Serve over green salads, and pasta salads, or use as a vegetable dip.
Notes
- Use a blender for a creamy, smooth dressing or whisk thoroughly by hand.
- Fresh cilantro adds a fresh herbal flavor; omit or increase up to 1/4 cup according to preference.
- Add milk by the tablespoon to adjust dressing thickness to desired consistency.
- For more heat, include a dash or two of sriracha.
- Try adding chopped green onions for extra flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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