Here’s a quick and easy Peanut Sauce Recipe that’s perfect for any Asian Salad or Chicken Satay. Regular and gluten-free version.
This is the best peanut sauce recipe ever! Using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, this sauce works as a dressing for any Asian salad (see my Chinese Chicken Salad coming up next. You won’t want to miss it), plus it works with Chicken Satay or a regular tossed green salad or cabbage slaw. Besides perfect, complex flavor, the recipe blends together in a matter of a few minutes and you’re ready to go. Make it today and keep it on hand to use during the week. Note: Regular and gluten-free version is given.
Peanut Sauce Recipe
I've listed regular and gluten-free ingredients for this recipe. This peanut sauce recipe works great for Chinese chicken salad, chicken satay, or your favorite tossed salad.
Servings 2 1/2 cups
Calories 1558
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce, regular or low-sodium **
- ½ cup peanut butter, not the type that needs stirring. Skippy Natural works well
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup canola oil, expeller pressed is best
** For Gluten-Free Peanut Sauce:
- Use Tamari in place of the soy sauce
Instructions
- In a blender, process ½ cup soy sauce (OR tamari), ½ cup peanut butter, ½ cup vinegar, 2 chopped garlic, 2 Tablespoons ginger, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper until combined. Add 2 Tablespoons sesame oil and 1 cup canola and blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated up to a week before using.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1558
Calories from Fat 1431
% Daily Value*
Fat 159g245%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 45g
Monounsaturated Fat 93g
Sodium 4684mg204%
Potassium 578mg17%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 3IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The peanut sauce looks awesome.. Will toasted sesame seed oil ruin it or should I do half reg and half toasted? Thx
Hi Patty, I’ve used toasted sesame oil many times and it’s totally fine. No need to use half toasted and half regular. Thanks for your great comments on my blog!