Simple Homemade Tartar Sauce

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This easy homemade tartar sauce comes together in just 5 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Basics

Cuisine: French

Servings:

Calories: 263kcal

Place mayonnaise, minced onion, sweet pickle relish, fresh lemon juice, minced parsley, and minced dill in a small bowl.
1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons finely minced onion, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons fresh dill
Whisk all ingredients until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed - add more lemon juice for acidity, extra relish for sweetness, or additional mayonnaise if flavors are too strong.
Salt and pepper
For best results, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
If desired, garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving.

Finely mince the herbs and onion for the best texture - you don't want large chunks in your smooth sauce.
If your sauce tastes too tangy, add a little more mayonnaise to mellow it out.
For extra flavor, try adding a small splash of pickle juice from the relish jar.
Make this sauce ahead of time if possible - the flavors develop and improve after resting in the refrigerator.
Adjust the consistency by adding a small amount of water or extra lemon juice if it's too thick.