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Homemade Tartar Sauce in a white bowl with few ingredients scattered around.

Tartar Sauce

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Tartar Sauce is a versatile, creamy condiment traditionally made with mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, herbs, and seasonings. It adds a tangy-sweet flavor that elevates seafood, fried chicken, vegetables, and sandwiches, and can be prepared in under 10 minutes.
Course Dips & Condiments
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 65
Author Sangeetha Vel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dill Leaves about 1-2 stalks per tbsp (chop the leaves and discard the stalks)
  • 1 tsp Honey Mustard
  • 3 tbsp Dill Pickles chopped
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt to taste
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Instructions

Making Tartar Sauce

  • Begin by finely chopping the fresh dill leaves, discarding the stalks. Set the chopped leaves aside for later use.
    Chopping the dill leaves on wooden board using knife.
  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill leaves, dill pickles, honey mustard, onion powder, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
    A bowl with tartar sauce ingredients.
  • Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniformly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed. Your delicious homemade Tartar Sauce is now ready to enjoy!
    A bowl with tartar sauce.

Serving

  • Enjoy this Tartar Sauce as a delicious companion to fried fish, salmon patties, fried chicken, wings, nuggets and popcorn chicken. For more pairing ideas, be sure to check out our 'How to Use' section below.
    Serving tartar sauce in a white bowl.

Notes

Here are some useful tips to enhance your Tartar Sauce experience:
  • Adjust the Consistency: If you want a creamier, richer Tartar Sauce, gradually stir in more mayonnaise until it’s just right. If you prefer it lighter, a splash of dill pickle brine not only thins the sauce but also boosts its tanginess.
  • Prepare Ahead: For the best flavor, I recommend preparing your Tartar Sauce a day in advance. Let it sit in the fridge overnight; this allows all the flavors to blend together beautifully, creating a deeper taste that truly enhances your dishes.
  • Lighter Version: If you want to make a lighter version without losing that signature creaminess, try swapping traditional mayonnaise for a low-fat or yogurt-based mayo. This simple change cuts down on calories but still delivers the satisfying texture and rich flavor you love in Tartar Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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