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Thai peanut dressing is perfect for drizzling over fresh chopped salads or dipping veggies. It’s a creamy mix of peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and sweet chili sauce with a touch of garlic and ginger. It’s nutty and tangy, with the perfect amount of spice.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: This dressing takes 5 minutes to make. Simply whisk together the ingredients, and it’s ready to go!
- Control Ingredients: You can control what goes in your food with my homemade dressing recipe. Making it a healthier, more flavorful option!
- Flavor: This dressing is so savory and delicious. You can use it on my Thai chicken salad, Thai quinoa salad, or Thai zucchini noodle salad.
Thai Peanut Dressing Ingredients
This recipe is so simple and comes together in just 5 minutes. You should have most of the ingredients in your kitchen and can have the most delicious dressing ready in no time! Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Gives the dressing its signature peanut flavor and creamy texture.
- Sesame Oil: Enhances the peanut butter and has a toasty nutty flavor.
- Soy Sauce: Gives the dressings a savory umami flavor.
- Fresh Lime Juice: Provides a bright, fresh note that cuts the savory peanut flavor.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: Gives the dressing a nice sweet and spicy kick.
- Fish Sauce: Adds a distinct Thai flavor to the dressing.
- Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness to balance out the salty, nutty flavors.
- Ginger Paste or Grated Ginger: Gives a fresh zing of spice and flavor.
- Garlic Paste or Grated Garlic: Adds a bold, savory flavor!
How to Make Creamy Peanut Dressing
This Thai peanut dressing is so easy to make. Simply whisk together all of the ingredients. You will want to try all of my homemade dressings if they are as simple and delicious as this!
- Whisk: Start by whisking the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Then, pour it over your favorite salad. You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
Thai Dressing Tips and Variations
This Thai peanut dressing recipe is easy to switch up, so you can make it suit your taste preferences. For example, here are a few ideas to get you started.
- Crunchy Peanut Butter: You can use crunchy peanut butter if you want a little crunchy texture to your dressing.
- Spice: If you prefer a spicier version, add one teaspoon of red pepper flakes or chili flakes. If you’re scared, start with a smaller amount and gradually increase it to find the perfect heat level for your taste.
- Dressing Too Thick? Add warm water to thin out the dressing, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
How to Properly Store Thai Peanut Dressing
Making a batch of this dressing will make quick lunches and dinners much easier and taste amazing!
- Refrigerator: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
More Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes
If you’re like me, then you will agree that a good sauce can make any recipe top-notch! If I go to a restaurant and the sauce is good, then I know I will be happy with my meal. Here are a few more dressing recipes for you to try.
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In a bowl whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime juice, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
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Pour over your favorite salad or store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 337mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.