Tartar Sauce
This easy homemade tartar sauce is creamy, tangy, and full of fresh flavor. Made with a mayonnaise base, chopped pickles, and lemon juice, it comes together fast and tastes better than anything from the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles or sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
- Pickles vs. relish: You can use all chopped dill pickles, all sweet pickle relish, or a mix. The combo gives a nice sweet-tangy balance.
- Make-ahead friendly: This tartar sauce tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge. If you can, make it the day before.
- Chop fine: For the smoothest texture, make sure your pickles and onions are chopped as finely as possible.
- Too thick? Stir in a splash of pickle juice or lemon juice to thin it out slightly.
- Flavor add-ins: Try a pinch of garlic powder, a splash of hot sauce, or some fresh parsley or chives for variation.
- No fresh dill? Dried dill works great—start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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