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A spoon lifting some peanut lime dressing out of a bow, squeezed lime and cilantro on the side.
4.92 from 12 votes

Peanut Lime Dressing

This Peanut Lime Salad dressing is sweet, savory, tangy, and creamy all in one! Drizzle over salad, grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Total Cost: $1.97 recipe / $0.49 serving
Servings: 4 about 2.5 Tbsp each
Author: Beth - Budget Bytes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp natural-style peanut butter $0.21
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.04
  • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger $0.05
  • 1 medium lime, juiced (2 Tbsp juice) $0.69
  • 2 tsp soy sauce $0.08
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil* $0.82

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or blender. Whisk or blend until smooth.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to five days.

Notes

*Any light flavored oil. I used avocado, which drove the price up a good bit. Less expensive options include: canola, vegetable, safflower, or grape seed oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5Tbsp | Calories: 214.68kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.08g | Protein: 3.68g | Fat: 20.78g | Sodium: 255.63mg | Fiber: 1.2g