Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons diced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, diced dill pickles, chopped capers, fresh dill, lemon juice, sugar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, onion powder, and several grinds of freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more pepper, lemon juice, or sugar according to your preference.
- Chill: For the best flavor, refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld, although it can be served immediately if needed.
Notes
- Use finely diced pickles to avoid large chunks for a smoother texture.
- Fresh dill adds brightness but can be substituted with dried dill if necessary (use about 1 teaspoon).
- For a healthier version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to balance the tartness to your taste.
- Store tartar sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
