Description
This Thai Peanut Dressing is a flavorful and versatile sauce that adds a delicious touch to salads, grain bowls, spring rolls, or noodle dishes. Creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, and a blend of Asian-inspired flavors come together to create a dressing that is both savory and slightly sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha (if using) until smooth.
- Add warm water a tablespoon at a time and whisk until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- This dressing pairs perfectly with salads, grain bowls, spring rolls, or noodle dishes.
- For a nuttier flavor, top with crushed peanuts before serving.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
