Description
This Homemade Tartar Sauce is fresh, creamy, and bursting with zesty flavor—perfect for seafood dishes, crispy appetizers, or as a bold sandwich spread. It’s made with simple ingredients like mayo, dill pickles, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, and it comes together in under 10 minutes. Whether you’re prepping for a backyard cookout or looking to elevate a weeknight fish dinner, this quick and easy recipe delivers big flavor without the preservatives. Ideal for those seeking easy sauce recipes, healthy dips, and versatile condiments.
Ingredients
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon capers, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely chop the dill pickles, parsley, and capers if using.
2. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth.
3. Stir in the chopped pickles, parsley, and capers.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute mayo with a plant-based alternative.
Add a pinch of sugar or chopped sweet pickles if you prefer a sweeter tartar sauce.
Make it ahead of time for better flavor development—up to 1 week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: tartar sauce, seafood dip, easy sauce, quick condiment