Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing
Transform your salads into a flavor-packed experience with this Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing! This vibrant dressing combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the savory depth of soy sauce, the tangy kick of rice vinegar and fresh lime juice, and the subtle sweetness of honey. A hint of sesame oil and a dash of Sriracha add aromatic and spicy notes that make every bite exciting. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy homemade dressing is perfectly balanced, gluten-free (with tamari substitution), and can be adjusted to your desired heat level. Drizzle it over salads, toss it with cold noodles, or use it as a dip for grilled veggies—this versatile recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or hot chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, Sriracha (or hot chili sauce), and fresh lime juice.
Grate or finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl.
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined and smooth. The mixture may appear thick at this stage.
Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, while whisking continuously to thin out the dressing until it reaches your desired consistency.
Taste the dressing and add salt if needed, adjusting other ingredients like Sriracha or lime juice to balance the flavors to your liking.
Transfer the dressing to a jar or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Shake or stir well before using. Drizzle over salads, noodles, or grilled vegetables to enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2086 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
