Thai Peanut Dressing

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June 04, 2025
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I came up with this yummy salad dressing to mimic the flavors in these Thai Peanut Noodles that we love around here. Try it on the Thai Noodle Salad it’s made for, or any other Asian inspired dinner salad. It’s even great basted on chicken skewers or used as a veggie dip!

Thai Peanut Salad Dressing
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1/2 C peanut butter
1 lime, juiced and zested
2 1/2 t sesame oil
1 T seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 T soy sauce
3 T honey
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 T minced ginger
1/2 C roughly chopped cilantro (stems and all)
1/2 C vegetable oil
1/4 t kosher salt*
2-3 t sriracha chili sauce*
2-4 T water*


*The need for salt may differ depending on the brand of PB you use. Taste first and then add.
*I use 3 t Sriaracha, but you may want more or less depending on your preference of heat levels. Again, taste first and then add.
*Lastly, the addition of the water is purely for consistency which again, depends on the PB brand you use. Add water until you get the consistency you want, or leave it out completely.

Place everything in a blender and mix until smooth. Makes about 2 cups.


Store in the fridge and serve on Thai Peanut Noodle Salad.

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  3. Love all Asian foods. I know this sauce will be a wonderful addition to a salad . What a discovery your blog is. Many thanks

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  5. I made this tonight with Hawaiian Haystacks but I’m out of milk for the traditional sauce, so I decided to look into something else and gave this peanut dressing a try and it was SSSOOOOO GOOD!!! My husband instantly asked “what it was, what was in it, and this is a keeper this would be good on….” and 5 minutes later he was done so thank you for de-yummy-lishisness. I know that’s not a word but it just worked. YUMMY!!

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  6. Anyone ever tried this with almond butter or sunflower nut butter instead of pb? I LOVE the dressing as is, but my daughter is allergic to peanuts. Wonder how it would turn out with another nut butter…

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