Description
This quick and easy homemade tartar sauce replaces traditional dill with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil for a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired twist on a classic condiment, ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons or gherkins
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the mayonnaise, cornichons, capers, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Add Fresh Elements: Stir in the salt, pepper, minced sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Stir gently to avoid overmixing and bruising the fresh herbs.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more lemon juice for acidity or a pinch of sugar for sweetness.
- Chill Sauce: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve chilled alongside your favorite seafood or grilled protein, garnishing with extra chopped basil and sun-dried tomatoes if desired.
Notes
To achieve the best flavor, chill the sauce for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. If the sauce becomes too thin, stir in a small spoonful of additional mayonnaise to thicken it. For a lighter version, replace half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: tartar sauce, condiment, dipping sauce, seafood sauce, easy recipe, no cook, mediterranean, basil, sun-dried tomatoes