Peanut Butter Dressing

This is one of those dressings I’ve been making for so long I couldn’t tell you where it started. It just became the thing I reach for, over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, whatever needs a little something extra.

Made with peanut butter, olive oil, coconut aminos, honey, and nutritional yeast, it comes together in minutes using ingredients I already have on hand. Coconut aminos adds a mild savory depth similar to soy sauce, and nutritional yeast gives it a subtle richness that makes it taste more complex than it is.

It’s the kind of recipe that doesn’t need a reason. It’s just good, and since the ingredients are always on hand, it’s easy to whip together anytime. I whisk it together in a small mixing bowl and serve it in my favorite salad bowl, pictured here.

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Dressing

• Made with simple pantry staples
• Naturally dairy-free
• Sweet, savory, and creamy
• Ready in under 5 minutes
• Great for salads, grain bowls, wraps, and more

The JARS Method

This recipe fits perfectly into the JARS Method because it uses a handful of ingredients that can be used in multiple ways throughout the home and kitchen.

Just Ingredients: Simple pantry staples you can recognize.

Affordable Living: No need to purchase specialty dressings when you can make your own.

Real Food & Products: Made with real ingredients instead of preservatives and fillers.

Simple Home: One quick recipe that works for salads, vegetables, grain bowls, and more.

Peanut Butter Dressing

A creamy homemade peanut butter dressing made with pantry staples like peanut butter, olive oil, coconut aminos, nutritional yeast, and honey. Perfect for salads, grain bowls, wraps, and fresh vegetables.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dressings

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk

Ingredients

  

• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

 

• Add the peanut butter, olive oil, coconut aminos, nutritional yeast, and honey to a small mixing bowl.
• Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
• If desired, add a small splash of water to thin the dressing.
• Serve immediately over salads, grain bowls, or vegetables.

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Notes

This simple dressing comes together in minutes using ingredients I regularly keep in my pantry. For a thinner consistency, whisk in water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired texture.

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Ways to Use Peanut Butter Dressing

This dressing is delicious on:

• Tossed with cold noodles
• As a dipping sauce for spring rolls
• As a marinade for chicken before grilling
• Spooned over avocado toast
• Fresh vegetables as a dip — just whisk it together in a mixing bowl and set it out alongside

Recipe Tips

• Use natural peanut butter for the best flavor.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time if you prefer a thinner dressing.
• For extra tang, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
• For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Storage

Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If it thickens after chilling, whisk in a small splash of water before serving.

More Pantry Staple Recipes

If you enjoy making simple recipes from ingredients you already have on hand, you may also like:

• Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing
• Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
• Homemade Peanut Butter
• Blackberry Chia Seed Jam Dressing