Homemade tartar sauce like from a restaurant: Quick, creamy and full of flavor

Name: Homemade tartar sauce like from a restaurant: Quick, creamy and full of flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 ml of good-quality mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional for a lighter taste); 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled cucumbers; 1 tablespoon chopped capers; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Easy to prepare
4 serving
10 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Tartar sauce is a classic that shouldn’t be missing alongside fried dishes, grilled vegetables or homemade sandwiches. This version is inspired by restaurants but made from quality ingredients right in your own home. No preservatives, no unnecessary chemicals, and ready in a few minutes.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

200 ml of good-quality mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional for a lighter taste)
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled cucumbers
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation procedure

Preparation of ingredients: Finely chop the cucumbers, capers, parsley and chives. The finer, the better the flavors will meld.
Sauce base: In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise (and yogurt, if using) with the mustard and lemon juice.
Seasoning: Add the chopped cucumbers, capers and herbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix everything thoroughly.
Resting: For the best flavor, let the tartar sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. The flavors will meld beautifully and the sauce will be more pronounced.

Total preparation time:

Preparation: 10 minutes
Chilling (recommended): 30 minutes
Total: 10 minutes (active time)

Serving recommendations

Great with fried schnitzels, fish or baked potatoes
Works as a dip for grilled vegetables or chips
Perfect filling for burgers, sandwiches or homemade hot dogs

Tip to enhance

If you prefer a bolder flavor, add a pinch of chili or a little grated horseradish.

Conclusion

Homemade tartar sauce prepared according to this recipe is full of flavor, fresh and creamy. Thanks to fresh ingredients and a simple method, you’ll like it more than any store-bought version. Plus you can easily adjust it to your own taste.