Top DIY Tartar Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)
Rich tartar sauce blending crunchy pickles, garden-fresh dill, and zingy lemon.
# Ingredients List:
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1 tiny dill pickle, finely diced (makes about 3 tablespoons)
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional but great!)
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1/2 cup of mayonnaise (either homemade or straight from the jar)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more if needed for extra zing
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A sprinkle of salt and some black pepper, adjust to your taste
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1 tablespoon of fresh dill, finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
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1 to 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon capers, roughly cut up (feel free to skip, but they’re worth it!)
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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In a small bowl, toss in the mayo, pickle, lemon juice, capers, dill, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon. Give it a good mix until smooth and creamy.
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Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to start. Take a little taste, and then tweak with a dash of lemon juice, salt, or pepper, if needed.
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Pop the mix in the fridge, covered, and let it sit for at least half an hour to get those flavors just right before digging in.
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Store sealed in the fridge, and it’ll stay good for up to 7 days.
# Helpful Hints:
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This sauce tastes best if eaten within a week. Make extra to enjoy all week long!