Description
This Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment perfect for seafood, fish sandwiches, or veggie dips. Made with mayo, lemon juice, dill, and pickles, this quick tartar sauce recipe delivers fresh flavor in under 10 minutes. Ideal for those seeking a no-cook, small batch, homemade dip or spread.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles or sweet relish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon capers, drained (optional)
Pinch salt
Pinch black pepper
Instructions
1. Add mayonnaise to a medium mixing bowl.
2. Stir in chopped pickles or relish to add tang and texture.
3. Add lemon juice and zest (optional) to brighten the flavor.
4. Mix in dill, Dijon mustard, and capers if using.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
8. Stir before serving.
Notes
Let the sauce chill before serving—it enhances the flavor.
Taste after mixing and adjust lemon or dill to suit your palate.
For smoother texture, use relish instead of chopped pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments and Sauces
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg