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Thai peanut dressing in a clear hinged jar with a lid.

Thai Peanut Salad Dressing

This creamy Thai peanut dressing recipe is bold, tangy, and ready in just 7 minutes! Vegan, gluten free, and made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or flavorful drizzle.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter at room temperature (use all natural 100% peanut butter)
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or regular vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (tamari, or regular soy sauce can be used but will affect the overall sweetness and salt levels - adjust if needed. See notes below.)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste or finely minced ginger
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste (I used ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper)

Instructions
 

  • Mix everthing together in food procressor or blender until smooth. Add water to thin if needed (it depends on the brand of peanut butter).
  • Adjust seasonings to taste. Add more lime to increase acidity. Add a little sugar to reduce acidity.

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  • NOTES:  Different brands of peanut butter have different levels of creaminess and saltiness. Adjust the liquidity by adding water and adding salt to taste. Increase acidity with lime juice to taste. If the sauce is too thick add some water. If refrigerating before using, let it come to room temperature before using. You can knock the chill off and loosen by placing in the microwave for a few seconds. 
  • VARIATIONS: Add in fresh cilantro and use jalapeno in place of the red pepper flakes. Sesame oil can be used in place of avocado oil to give it extra depth. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve on salad, or mix with cabbage or soba noodles. Makes a great dipping sauce for chicken, fried tofu, pork, and steak. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75cupCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6.1gFat: 16.2gSodium: 174.3mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 3g
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