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Close view of tartar sauce in a clear glass bowl on a white plate encircled by a lemon, fresh whole chives, a small whisk, and a spoon.

How to Make the Best Tartar Sauce

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This easy homemade tartar sauce recipe has just 4 ingredients, comes together in minutes, and tastes better than bottled sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine American, British, French
Servings 8 2 Tablespoon Servings
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing or Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish Drained Well
  • 2 Teaspoons Grated Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Chives Fresh or Dried

Instructions

  • Combine. In a small bowl thoroughly combine all ingredients with a whisk or fork.
    1 Cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing or Mayonnaise, 3 Tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish, 2 Teaspoons Grated Fresh Lemon Zest, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice, 2 Tablespoons Chopped Chives
  • Chill. Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Notes

My Top Tip
♡ If using dried herbs instead of fresh, make the sauce at least 2 hours ahead. This gives the herbs time to soften and fully flavor the sauce.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Make-Ahead: You can make tartar sauce earlier in the day and chill it until serving time. The flavor actually improves as the ingredients have time to blend together.
Storage: Store leftover tartar sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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