Thai Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

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on May 03, 2022, Updated Oct 10, 2023

Thai Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is a healthy and delicious recipe loaded with Thai flavors. Make it in 5 minutes using simple ingredients.

Here are some more dressing recipes that you may like: Lemon Pepper Salad Dressing, Mango Salad Dressing, Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing, Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing.

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Thai Vinaigretet Salad Dressing served in a bowl.

About Thai Vinaigrette

Thai Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is a unique and flavorful dressing perfect for adding 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 sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory. 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 ½ cup of dressing, which is enough to dress a salad for 8 people. You can easily double or triple the recipe.

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 dark 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 Dressing

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

3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoon 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 lemongrass stalk
1 teaspoon palm sugar

Thai Vinaigrette Dressing added to a small food processor.

Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste. Use as desired.

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 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 ¼ 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!