Homemade Tartar Sauce
This Homemade Tartar Sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh dill flavor. Made with simple ingredients like mayo, dill pickles, and a touch of Dijon mustard, it’s the perfect complement to crispy fish, crab cakes, or even as a spread for sandwiches. Once you try this easy homemade version, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
Calories: 1559kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise Dukes is best
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles drained
- 1 ½ tablespoon grated onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mayo, chopped pickles, grated onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill. Stir until well mixed
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The flavors meld together beautifully as it chills.
Notes
Recipe Variations:
- Sweeter Twist – Add a teaspoon of sweet pickle relish or chopped butter pickles for a hint of sweetness.
- Garlic Kick – Stir in a small minced garlic clove for extra depth.
- Spicy Version – Mix in a dash of hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, black pepper or grated horseradish.
Nutrition
Calories: 1559kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 168g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 100g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 2604mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg