Laotian Salad Dressing Recipe

Elevate your salads with this vibrant and flavorful Laotian-inspired dressing! This easy-to-make recipe combines sweet, savory, and tangy notes for a truly unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for tossed salads, green salads, or even as a marinade for grilled proteins. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 81.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Laotian Salad Dressing

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Laotian Salad Dressing

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How to Make Laotian Salad Dressing

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture turns into a light syrup (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1-2 Thai chili peppers (finely minced, or to taste).
  4. Allow the dressing to cool completely to room temperature before serving. The flavors will meld beautifully and deepen as it cools.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

2g

Carbs

3g