Heart-Healthy Creamy Peanut Dressing
Elevate your salads, grain bowls, and stir-fries with this luscious Heart-Healthy Creamy Peanut Dressing, a perfect blend of rich, nutty flavors and zesty freshness. Made with natural creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, and fresh lime juice, this quick 10-minute recipe delivers a velvety dressing that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Accented with a touch of honey, freshly grated ginger, and a hint of sesame oil, every spoonful bursts with wholesome flavor while keeping sodium in check. For a spicy kick, optional red pepper flakes add a tantalizing heat. With its creamy but customizable consistency, it’s an irresistible topping or dipping sauce that’s sure to win a spot in your weekly meal prep. Ideal for heart-healthy eating and incredibly versatile, this easy homemade dressing will have you ditching the store-bought versions for good!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 0.5 cup of natural creamy peanut butter.
Step 2
Pour in 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Mix well with the peanut butter until combined.
Step 3
Add in 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Stir the mixture until it's blended smoothly.
Step 4
Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and continue to mix.
Step 5
Gradually incorporate 4 tablespoons of water into the dressing, stirring continuously to reach the desired creamy consistency. You may adjust the amount of water based on your preference for thickness.
Step 6
If desired, add 0.25 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Step 7
Whisk the dressing until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dressing is smooth.
Step 8
Transfer the dressing to a jar or an airtight container.
Step 9
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (274.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 902.4 |
| Total Fat 71.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1504.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.5g | |
| Protein 29.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 89.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 709.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories