This Thai Peanut Dressing is flavorful and creamy, with a sweet-and-savory base that is delicious on salads, slaws, stir-fries, and wraps. I love this dressing so much that I am always looking for something new to try it on.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Peanut butter: use the old-fashioned creamy peanut butter, not the all-natural that can separate.
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is essential for the best flavor.
- Soy sauce: Preferably use low-sodium soy sauce.
- Ginger: Use freshly grated ginger or ginger paste. Ginger paste is sold in tubes in the refrigerated produce section of most grocery stores. It will last a month when stored in the refrigerator. Use it in crispy rice salad and stir-fried green beans.
- Sesame oil: For dressings, I like to use toasted sesame oil, but it is not good for cooking. I understand if you only want to purchase one bottle. If that is the case, purchase regular sesame oil.
Prepare the Thai Peanut Dressing
To make the dressing, whisk the ingredients together in a bowl. Add water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Keep whisking until you get a smooth consistency. Store the dressing in an airtight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Cook’s Serving Suggestions
- Use as a dressing for Asian chopped salad, Asian noodle salad, and Asian slaw.
- Serve as a dipping sauce for crispy baked tofu, fried wonton strips, and lettuce wraps.
- Drizzle over egg roll in a bowl, Buddha bowl, and jasmine or brown rice.
Thai Peanut Dressing
This Thai Peanut Dressing is flavorful and creamy with a sweet and savory base, that is delicious on salads, slaws, stir-fries, and wraps.
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Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes
- 2-3 tablespoons cool water
Instructions
- Whisk the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Whisk in 2-3 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Notes
Store the peanut dressing in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Angela Campos
This is a fantastic dressing recipe! I love adding it to salads. It’s easy to make and so versatile too!!!
Renata
I am not a fan of peanut dressing, but I bet my husband will love this. He is very fond of these dressings
Beth Pierce
Thanks, I hope he enjoys it!
Angela Campos
This Thai peanut dressing turned out, so delicious! It was easy to prepare and tasted amazing on top of my noodles. Can’t wait to make it again!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Angela!
Amber Myers
Oh yum, I am sure I’d like this dressing. I actually have never had thai food, and I’m curious. It looks delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Amber! Enjoy!
Catalina
Tried this recipe today and ended up using it as a dip too. It pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Catalina!
Jen
This Thai peanut dressing sounds like the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep in the fridge at all times. It’s creamy, packed with flavor, and delicious on everything from salads to wraps and noodle bowls.
Beth Pierce
So true, Jen! I agree!
Ben
I love this blend of savory, sweet, salty peanut butter flavor. Really great sauce.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ben! I am glad that you enjoy it!
Terri
I LOVE peanut dressing! I’m going to bookmark this and try it with all your recipes. Yay!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Terri! Enjoy!