Peanut Ginger Dressing
A creamy, tangy blend of peanut butter, fresh ginger, and lime for salads or noodles.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Wheat
This dressing balances rich peanut butter with sharp ginger, garlic, and lime juice, thinned with warm water to a pourable consistency. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil adds depth, making it a versatile topping for slaws, noodle bowls, or grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup warm water
- salt, to taste
Method
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
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Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, and whisk to combine.
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Add warm water a tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
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Taste and season with salt as needed. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Peanut Ginger Dressing
This dressing balances rich peanut butter with sharp ginger, garlic, and lime juice, thinned with warm water to a pourable consistency. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil adds depth, making it a versatile topping for slaws, noodle bowls, or grilled vegetables.
10 min 16 oz 95 cal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup warm water
- salt, to taste

Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- 2
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, and whisk to combine.
- 3
Add warm water a tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- 4
Taste and season with salt as needed. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.