Thai Slaw Dressing
Elevate your salads with the bold, vibrant flavors of homemade Thai Slaw Dressing—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory! This creamy peanut butter-based dressing is infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice, delivering a tantalizing balance of umami and zest. Honey adds a gentle sweetness, while sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic lend depth and aromatic flair. A hint of red chili flakes introduces just the right touch of heat, while optional chopped cilantro brightens every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile dressing pairs beautifully with crisp slaws, grilled vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce for spring rolls. Quick, easy, and packed with Thai-inspired flavor, this dressing is sure to become your go-to for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil.
Whisk the ingredients together until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and water. Whisk again until the dressing has a pourable consistency.
Taste the dressing and adjust flavor as needed, adding more lime juice for tanginess, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness.
If desired, stir in the chopped cilantro for an extra burst of freshness.
Pour the dressing over your slaw or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1367 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 11% | |
*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.
