Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce
Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce is a creamy, tangy homemade condiment that can be made in minutes and is far better than anything store-bought. For another delicious homemade condiment, be sure to try Fry Sauce, it's a Northwest favorite!
Servings: 8 about 2 tablespoons per person
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup diced dill pickle, 2 medium-sized or 1 large pickle
- 2-3 tablespoons diced onion, chopped very fine
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, plus a little extra for optional garnish
- 1-2 teaspoons salt optional
Instructions
Dice Pickle and Onion
- Place one cup of mayonnaise in a small bowl. Dice and chop the pickle into very tiny pieces, add the pickles to the bowl with the mayonnaise.1 cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup diced dill pickle,
- Chop and dice enough onion into very small pieces. Use 2-3 tablespoons, depending your preference. I usually use 3 tablespoons. Add to the bowl with the mayonnaise and pickles.2-3 tablespoons diced onion,
- Squeeze the juice from fresh lemon wedges to create 2 teaspoons of juice with the ingredients in the bowl.2 teaspoons lemon juice
Combine All Ingredients
- Add 1 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes and the salt. Stir to combine.1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes,, 1-2 teaspoons salt
- Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for an hour to blend the flavors.
- Store covered in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The tartar sauce will stay fresh for a week.
Notes
Homemade Tartar Sauce is delicious served right away, but for an even deeper flavor, make it a day ahead to let the flavors blend and mingle in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
