Description
Creamy, tangy, and flavorful peanut dressing perfect for salads, noodles, spring rolls, and more! Easy to make and customizable to your spice and sweetness preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2–4 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Thin the Dressing: Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more rice vinegar or lime juice for tang, soy sauce for saltiness, or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Stir in cilantro and/or chopped peanuts, if using.
Notes
- Peanut Butter Choice: Natural peanut butter is recommended for richer flavor. Adjust honey based on the sweetness of your peanut butter.
- Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to your preference. Cayenne pepper can be used for more intense heat.
- Sweetness: Maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown sugar can be used in place of honey.
- Nut-Free Option: Substitute sunflower seed butter or tahini for peanut butter.
- Make Ahead: Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Whisk before using.
- Add Citrus Zest: Add a teaspoon of lime or orange zest for an extra burst of flavor.
- Use Different Oils: Experiment with other oils like avocado oil or olive oil.
- Make it Creamier: Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for an even creamier dressing.
- Serving Suggestions: Use on salads, noodle bowls, spring rolls, lettuce wraps, grilled meats, vegetable dip, sandwiches, and wraps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes