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title: "Thai Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe"
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date: 2025-09-18
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author: "Neha Mathur"
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# Thai Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

**Thai Vinaigrette Dressing** is a delicious recipe loaded with Thai flavors. Make it in 5 minutes using a few simple ingredients.

Here are some more** dressing recipes** that you may like: [Lemon Pepper Salad Dressing](https://www.whiskaffair.com/lemon-pepper-salad-dressing-recipe/), [Mango Salad Dressing](https://www.whiskaffair.com/mango-salad-dressing-recipe/), [Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing](https://www.whiskaffair.com/lemon-garlic-salad-dressing-recipe/), [Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette](https://www.whiskaffair.com/strawberry-vinaigrette/), and [Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing](https://www.whiskaffair.com/sesame-ginger-dressing-recipe/).

![Thai Vinaigretet Salad Dressing served in a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Thai-Vinaigretet-Dressing-2-1-1200x1800.jpg)

## About Thai Vinaigrette Dressing

**Thai Vinaigrette Dressing** is a unique and flavorful dressing that adds a touch of Thai flavor to any salad.

Made with **fresh ingredients** like lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and chili peppers, this tasty vinaigrette packs a punch of flavor and pairs perfectly with crisp greens and other fresh vegetables.

This Thai dressing is **a blend of sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory flavors**. Although it is easily available in the market, it is highly recommended that you make it at home.

Firstly, it comes together in **under 5 minutes** using basic ingredients. It is much more economical to make at home. Homemade dressing is also free of any added preservatives and flavors.

If you love Thai food or want an easy way to add some zip to your salads, try making this delicious Thai dressing at home!

My recipe makes approximately **1/2 cup of dressing**, which is enough to dress a salad for 8 people. You can easily double or triple the recipe.

If you like Thai flavors, then check out my other [Thai Recipes](https://www.whiskaffair.com/category/recipes/internationalrecipes/thai-internationalrecipes/).

## Ingredients

**Extra Virgin Olive Oil **- This is the base of this dressing. Use the best quality oil for the best taste. You can replace olive oil with avocado, grape seed, or canola oil.

**Sesame Oil** - Sesame oil adds a traditional Asian taste to this dressing. Do not miss out on it.

**Sauces** - You will need soy sauce and fish sauce to make this vinaigrette dressing. Skip adding fish sauce for a vegan version.

**Thai Chilies** - Thai bird's eye chilies are super hot, giving this Thai-style dressing a spicy kick. Wear gloves while handling them to avoid burning your hands. You can remove their seeds to mellow down their heat a little.

**Fresh Lemongrass** - This ingredient screams Thai flavors.

**Others** - You will also need freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, garlic, palm sugar, and fresh ginger to make this Thai vinaigrette recipe.

Replace palm sugar with brown sugar if it's not easily available.

## How To Make Thai Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Place the following ingredients in a small food processor or high-speed blender and blitz until combined.

- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp fish sauce

- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

- 1 small Thai chili (chopped)

- 1 tsp lime zest

- 1 garlic clove (minced)

- 1 tbsp grated ginger

- 1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass stalk

- 1 tsp palm sugar

![Thai Vinaigrette Dressing added to a small food processor.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Thai-Vinaigretet-Dressing-Step-1.jpg)

Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Use as desired.

![Ready Thai Vinaigrette Dressing.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Thai-Vinaigretet-Dressing-Step-2.jpg)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How to prepare lemongrass?**
1. Start by trimming off the dry, woody end of the lemongrass stalk. Remove the leaves.
2. Cut the stalk into 1-inch pieces and then peel any tough outer layers away.
3. Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the lemongrass pieces or mince them if you prefer a more subtle flavor.

**How do I make a vegan Thai vinaigrette dressing?** To make this dressing vegan, skip adding fish sauce to the recipe.

**How to make this Thai dressing gluten-free?** To make this Thai dressing gluten-free, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

## Variations

For a **lighter** vinaigrette, consider using light coconut milk or water instead of the fish sauce.

If you don't have any lime juice on hand, you can substitute it with **white vinegar or rice vinegar.**

Want to **spice** things up? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the dressing for an extra kick of heat.

For a **sweeter** vinaigrette, increase the quantity of palm sugar.

Looking for a **creamier** dressing? Consider adding avocado or full-fat coconut to the recipe. Peanut butter can also be added to make a creamy dressing.

Don't have **lemongrass**? You can leave it out entirely or substitute it with 2-3 drops of lemongrass essential oil.

Can't find **fresh chili peppers**? Use 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper instead.

Not a fan of **garlic**? You can leave it out of the recipe entirely or substitute it with a small shallot.

## Serving Suggestions

Toss the dressing with mixed greens and fresh vegetables for a flavorful **salad.**

Use it as a **dipping sauce** for Spring Rolls or other appetizers.

**Drizzle** it over cooked chicken, fish, or shrimp for a quick and easy meal.

Mix with coconut milk and use it as a **marinade** for grilling or roasting meats.

Add a Thai twist to your **noodles** by mixing cooked noodles with this dressing.

**Marinate** your favorite fish, seafood, or chicken in this dressing and bake.

## Storage Suggestions

Store the Thai vinaigrette dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to **2 weeks.**

If you plan on keeping your vinaigrette longer than a week, consider **freezing** it instead to help extend the shelf life.

When **thawing** out your vinaigrette, transfer it to the refrigerator overnight so it does not become warm and spoil faster.

Consider making a **double or triple** batch of Thai vinaigrette dressing and storing extra portions in the freezer to always have some on hand when needed!

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## Thai Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

**Thai Vinaigrette Dressing** is a delicious dressing recipe loaded with Thai flavors. Make it in 5 minutes using simple ingredients.

Prep Time2 minutes minsCook Time2 minutes minsTotal Time4 minutes mins

Course: Salad DressingCuisine: Thai
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 69kcal
Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/)

### Equipment
small food processor

### Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil- 1 tablespoon sesame oil- 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free dressing- 1 tablespoon fish sauce skip to make this dressing vegan- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice- 1 small Thai chili chopped- 1 teaspoon lime zest- 1 garlic clove minced- 1 tablespoon grated ginger- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh lemongrass stalk- 1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugarUS Customary - Metric

### Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a small food processor or high-speed blender and blitz until combined.- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.- Store the Thai vinaigrette dressing in a glass container and use as desired.

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### Notes
My recipe will make approximately ½ cup of dressing, which is good enough to dress a salad for eight people. You can easily double or triple the recipe.
You can replace extra virgin olive oil with avocado, grape seed, or canola oil.
Thai bird’s eye chilies are super hot and give this Thai salad dressing a spicy kick. Wear gloves while handling them to avoid burning your hands. You can remove their seeds to mellow down their heat a little.

### Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg