Asian Peanut Dressing

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/2 c smooth peanut butter

2 T rice or red wine vinegar

Juice of one lime

1 T fish sauce 

1 T soy sauce or tamari

1 T chili garlic hot sauce or 1/4t crushed thai chili (optional)

Water

Combine all ingredients except water, slowly add water to thin. about 1/2 - 3/4c. Try coconut milk for a creamier dressing. Let sit overnight for best flavor.

I used this with a asian chicken noodle salad:

Combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped green onion, celery, and chicken with noodles (I had penne on hand but any noodle would work) and thinly sliced jalapeño.

Adjust quantity of each to your liking. Mine was rather full of veggies but you may like it more pasta-y.

Enjoy!

*recipe adapted from:http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/asian-chopped-chicken-salad/