Nut Butter Dressing
Nut butter dressings are versatile, flavourful sauces that can elevate a wide variety of dishes. Made from ingredients like peanut, almond, or cashew butter, these dressings add a rich, creamy texture and a boost of plant-based protein and healthy fats. They are commonly used in salads, where they lend depth and a satisfying mouthfeel, but they also make excellent sauces for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, noodles, and grilled meats. Nut butter dressings can be sweet, savory, or spicy depending on the seasonings used—such as soy sauce, honey, lime juice, or chili flakes—making them adaptable to cuisines from Asian to Mediterranean. Additionally, they offer a nutritious alternative to heavier cream-based / mayonnaise dressings while enhancing the overall flavour and nutritional profile of a meal.
Equipment
- whisk
- jug
Ingredients
- ¼ cup smooth tahini or other nut butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or other citrus fruit
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or other sweetener
- 1 grated small garlic clove optional
- 3 tablespoons water plus more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- If the dressing is too thick, add more water, ½ tablespoon at a time, until it’s a the desired consistency.
Notes
To make Nut Butter Dressing you need :
- A nut butter - tahini or peanut butter or any other nut butter
- A citrus fruit - lemon or lime or even try grape fruit
- A sweetener - maple syrup or honey or brown sugar
- For a fiery kick add some chilli flakes.