Peanut Butter Salad Dressing
Transform your salads into a crave-worthy delight with this creamy and tangy Peanut Butter Salad Dressing! Bursting with bold flavors, this easy homemade dressing combines creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, and a splash of rice vinegar for a perfectly balanced umami punch, while honey and lime juice add a hint of sweetness and zest. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic elevate its aromatic profile, and you can add a touch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dressing is easily adjustable for your preferred consistency—thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling. Perfect for salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables, this gluten-free dressing is a quick and irresistible way to add vibrant flavor to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. The mixture may be thick at this stage.
Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking continuously. Adjust the water quantity to achieve your desired dressing consistency (thicker for dipping, thinner for drizzling).
Taste the dressing and adjust the flavors to your preference. Add an extra splash of lime juice for more tanginess, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
Once the dressing reaches your desired flavor and consistency, transfer it to a clean jar or container with a lid.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving, as this allows the flavors to meld. Shake or stir before use if the dressing thickens upon chilling.
Drizzle over salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1366 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
