Description
This homemade tartar sauce recipe is creamy, tangy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect as a zesty condiment for seafood dishes, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce, it combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt with flavorful additions like lemon juice, capers, dill pickles, and fresh garlic to create a versatile and delicious accompaniment.
Ingredients
Sauce Base
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced capers
- 1 tablespoon diced dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced capers, diced dill pickles, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the sauce and add sea salt gradually, adjusting seasoning to your preference to bring out the flavors evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh chives on top for a touch of color and mild onion flavor. Serve chilled alongside seafood, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt.
- You can make the sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days to let flavors meld.
- Adjust pickle and caper quantities to control tanginess and texture.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; powdered garlic can be used in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
