This creamy and tangy tartar sauce tastes just like McDonald’s! It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and goes perfectly with fish fillets, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Jump to RecipeIngredients Needed:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
- 3 teaspoons white onion
How To Make Tartar Sauce?
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sugar, dill pickle relish, and finely chopped onion until smooth.
- Let it rest: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Enjoy with fish fillets, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Recipe Tips:
- Use Full-Fat Mayonnaise: Light or low-fat mayo can change the texture and taste. For the best creamy and rich tartar sauce, always use full-fat mayonnaise.
- Chop Onions Very Finely: Large onion pieces can make the sauce too chunky and overpowering. Use a sharp knife or food processor to chop them into tiny pieces for a smooth and well-balanced sauce.
- Let It Rest for 30 Minutes or More: The flavors need time to blend. If you serve it immediately, it won’t taste as good. For the best flavor, let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Use Dill Pickle Relish, Not Sweet Relish: McDonald’s tartar sauce has a tangy taste, which comes from dill pickle relish. Using sweet relish will make the sauce too sugary and change the flavor.
- Adjust for Taste Before Serving: Before using the sauce, give it a quick stir and taste it. If you want more tang, add a little extra relish. If it’s too tangy, mix in a small amount of sugar. This helps you get the perfect balance!
How To Store Leftovers?
After making the tartar sauce, let it rest at room temperature for a little while. Then, put it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
- Sodium: 127mg
- Potassium: 3mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 0g
McDonald’s Tartar Sauce
Course: Side DishCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking timeminutes
Calories
129
kcalThis creamy and tangy tartar sauce tastes just like McDonald’s! It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and goes perfectly with fish fillets, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
3 teaspoons white onion
Directions
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sugar, dill pickle relish, and finely chopped onion until smooth.
- Let it rest: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Enjoy with fish fillets, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use Full-Fat Mayonnaise: Light or low-fat mayo can change the texture and taste. For the best creamy and rich tartar sauce, always use full-fat mayonnaise.
- Chop Onions Very Finely: Large onion pieces can make the sauce too chunky and overpowering. Use a sharp knife or food processor to chop them into tiny pieces for a smooth and well-balanced sauce.
- Let It Rest for 30 Minutes or More: The flavors need time to blend. If you serve it immediately, it won’t taste as good. For the best flavor, let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Use Dill Pickle Relish, Not Sweet Relish: McDonald’s tartar sauce has a tangy taste, which comes from dill pickle relish. Using sweet relish will make the sauce too sugary and change the flavor.
- Adjust for Taste Before Serving: Before using the sauce, give it a quick stir and taste it. If you want more tang, add a little extra relish. If it’s too tangy, mix in a small amount of sugar. This helps you get the perfect balance!
