Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing

lettuce, red cabbage, and carrrot salad topped with spicy peanut dressing.

This spicy peanut salad dressing is the perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, savory soy sauce, and a kick of heat from sriracha. Inspired by the classic Thai dressing served with starter salads, it’s quick and easy to make, elevating any salad or dish with its bold, tangy flavor. Whether you're topping fresh greens, roasted veggies, or grain bowls, this homemade dressing adds a deliciously spicy and nutty twist that’s sure to impress.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Thai

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 103kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

2/3 cup peanut butter (peanuts as only ingredient)
1/3 cup water
4 tablespoons liquid aminos (can substitute soy sauce)
1 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoons sriracha sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

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Instructions

Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add peanut butter, water, liquid aminos (or soy sauce), honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sriracha sauce, granulated garlic, and ground ginger.
Mix well: Use a fork or whisk to blend all ingredients together until smooth.
Serve: Drizzle the dressing over a salad of mixed spring greens, sliced red cabbage, and shredded carrots, or any salad of your choice.

Notes

Adjust spice level: For a milder version, reduce the amount of sriracha sauce or omit it entirely.
Thicker dressing: If you prefer a thicker dressing, reduce the water slightly or add a bit more peanut butter.
Thinner dressing: If you prefer a thinner dressing, simply add a little more water, a teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Flavor balance: Taste and adjust the sweetness or saltiness by adding more honey or soy sauce, based on your preference.
Great for meal prep: This dressing stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it perfect for salads throughout the week.
Perfect for bowls: Besides salads, this dressing is great as a topping for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.

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