Tartar Dipping Sauce
This easy homemade tartar dipping sauce is creamy, tangy, and briny with pickles, capers, fresh herbs, and a pop of lemon. It comes together in minutes and tastes far fresher than store-bought.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- cutting board
- Spoon or spatula
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise full-fat for best flavor
- 3 tbsp dill pickles finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish drained well to prevent watery sauce
- 1 tbsp capers drained and chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp shallot minced (or red onion)
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise to a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir in the chopped dill pickles, sweet relish, and chopped capers until evenly combined.
- Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced shallot, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Fold in the fresh dill and parsley. Taste, then season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld. Stir before serving.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate airtight up to 7 days. If the sauce loosens, stir well and drain relish/pickles more thoroughly next time. Lighter option: swap some or all mayo for Greek yogurt or sour cream. Serving ideas: fried fish, shrimp, crab cakes, fish sandwiches, fries, or as a veggie dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Protein: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 160mg