Ingredients
Peanut Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey, to taste
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, if you like spice)
- ¼ cup lime juice (about 2 to 3 limes)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, add the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Use a small whisk or fork to stir these ingredients together until well blended.
- Whisk in lime juice: Gradually whisk in about half of the lime juice until the mixture becomes creamy. Then, add the remaining lime juice and continue whisking until the dressing is fully blended and smooth.
- Adjust sweetness and serve: Taste the dressing and if it seems too tart, add an additional teaspoon or so of maple syrup to balance the flavors. Serve the dressing over your favorite dishes or store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- You can substitute tamari with regular soy sauce, but tamari is gluten-free and gives a richer flavor.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dressing, increase the amount of red pepper flakes gradually.
- Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- This dressing pairs wonderfully with salads, grain bowls, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
