Peanut-Lime Dressing

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Peanut-Lime Dressing
5 min.
6
196kcal

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Whip up this vibrant Peanut-Lime Dressing in just 5 minutes for a zesty, nutty flavor boost to your favorite dishes! Perfect for salads, grain bowls, or as a dipping sauce, this versatile dressing is a must-try for anyone who loves bold, fresh flavors. It’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a crowd-pleaser for all dietary preferences.

With creamy peanut butter, tangy lime juice, and aromatic sesame oil, this dressing strikes the perfect balance between rich and refreshing. A hint of brown sugar adds subtle sweetness, while garlic and green onions bring a savory depth. Plus, at just 196 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free way to elevate your meals.

Kids can join in the fun too—measuring liquids, squeezing limes, or snipping green onions with kitchen scissors makes this recipe a great family activity. Prep a batch ahead and store it chilled for up to 3 days, so you’re always ready to add a burst of flavor to your dishes. Whether drizzled over noodles, tossed with veggies, or paired with spring rolls, this Peanut-Lime Dressing is sure to become a kitchen staple!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • tablespoons creamy peanut butter 
  • tablespoons sesame oil dark
  •  garlic clove peeled
  •  spring onion cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh

Equipment

  • blender
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Cover and chill up to 3 days.
  2. Kids Can Help: Kids can measure the liquids and add them to the blender. They can also squeeze the lime juice, peel the garlic, and snip the onions with a pair of scissors.

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal
Protein2.67%
Fat84.67%
Carbs12.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.67
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.8234782529914%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.22mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:195.97kcal
9.8%
Fat:19.08g
29.35%
Saturated Fat:2.22g
13.89%
Carbohydrates:6.42g
2.14%
Net Carbohydrates:6.01g
2.19%
Sugar:4.71g
5.23%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:218.72mg
9.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.35g
2.7%
Vitamin K:15.97µg
15.21%
Vitamin E:2.26mg
15.08%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.89%
Vitamin C:3.93mg
4.77%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.76%
Magnesium:11.11mg
2.78%
Phosphorus:21.9mg
2.19%
Folate:8.21µg
2.05%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.89%
Potassium:60.28mg
1.72%
Fiber:0.41g
1.64%
Copper:0.03mg
1.6%
Calcium:11.25mg
1.13%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.11%
Iron:0.2mg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes