Description
This easy homemade tartar sauce recipe features bright green relish flecks from dill or sweet relish and fresh ingredients. It offers a healthier, more flavorful alternative to store-bought options, transforming simple ingredients into a gourmet-feeling sauce without fuss, perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup relish (bright green flecks, sweet or dill)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Lay out all ingredients and prepare a small mixing bowl (about 1-quart size) for easy combining.
- Chop and Combine: Gently chop relish, capers, and herbs into small flecks (do not puree). Add mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, chopped relish, capers, and herbs to the bowl. Mix gently with a spoon until just combined and uniformly colored. (If too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water or lemon juice.)
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice and vibrant herbs. Choose organic mayonnaise and good quality relish for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the sauce creamy and don’t skip chilling as it deepens flavors and thickens the sauce. Customize with spice, Greek yogurt, or for a kid-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 110 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
Keywords: homemade tartar sauce, relish flecks, fresh lemon, creamy sauce, fish sauce, quick prep, versatile, low-carb option, dairy-free, plant-based